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<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>To carry out inspections of internal and external communal areas of estates and ensure that health and safety, maintenance and cleaning actions required within the job role are implemented through liaison with colleagues and contractors, or directly if within the post holder’s remit.</p><p>To provide a responsive customer-focused quality estate service to tenants and residents in line with the Association’s key corporate objectives, working in partnership with residents and residents’ representatives.</p><h4>Salary:</h4><p>£30,135</p><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>35</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Permanent </p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>6 months</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>NA</p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>"Working within Estate Services is incredibly fulfilling as you can see first-hand the benefits that this service provides. I look forward to spending many more years with Town &amp; Country Housing, with such friendly and supportive colleagues!"</p><p>Zac Urquhart, Area Estate Service Manager </p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li> To ensure a prompt customer focused response to estate service issues raised by residents. </li><li> To attend estate walkabouts and resident meetings as required. </li><li> To recognise safeguarding, anti-social behaviour and other tenancy concerns and report to the relevant TCH manager. </li><li> To attend monthly meetings and walk abouts with the contractors to ensure provision of good service and resolution of issues. </li><li> To programme resident door entry fobs. </li><li> Check windows in the communal areas can be shut, and that glazing is intact. </li><li> Inspect communal areas for any damage, vandalism, or graffiti and to ensure cleanliness is maintained to the required standards and report all repair issues to relevant contractors. </li><li> To be aware of TCH tenancy standards and report anti-social behaviour, incidents of nuisance, abandonment, or other breaches of tenancy conditions to the Area Estate Services Manager. </li><li> Liaise with the Neighbourhood Housing Managers to identify improvements to the estates. </li><li> Ensure that communal areas are free of combustible materials and obstructions, and that there are no electrical or trip and fall hazards present on the site. To tape off or secure areas that need immediate action and are within the post holders’ capabilities. </li><li> To check and read meters, adjust time switches, and provide any other similar services, as required. </li><li> To visually inspect all communal areas – including roofs, elevations, stairwells, garage sites etc. Record and report to the appropriate contractor with a record kept of the same. </li><li> Carry out any minor repairs such as adjusting of door closures, or refixing loose or missing items, refixing signs, installing cigarette bins etc. as directed by the line manager within the scope of your capabilities. </li><li> To inspect refuse areas ensuring they are tidy, reporting bulk clearance or major cleaning requirements to the relevant contractor; to remove inflammable or combustible materials to a place of safety – only when safe to do so and removed and disposed of in an appropriate manner. </li><li> To inspect and ensure that refuse bin wheels, lids and handles are in a safe and effective condition making adjustments where possible, and where contractor repairs are required to report to the appropriate party. </li><li> Assess general cleanliness and condition of site and advise the Area Estate Services Manager. </li><li> Liaise with block champions/ representatives, and where relevant to remedy any dangerous or minor issues and report other contractual matters to the appropriate party. </li><li> To check that car park gulleys, drains and traps are clear of refuse and report issues. </li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. </li><li> Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. </li><li> To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. </li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. </li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. </li><li> To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. </li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. </li><li> Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. </li><li> Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. </li><li> Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. </li><li> Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. </li><li> Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. </li><li> You will be expected to travel to our other sites for meetings, training etc as reasonably required by your line manager. </li><li> Areas/locations to cover: Maidstone, Chatham, Dartford, Gillingham, Gravesend, Hoo, Sevenoaks, Snodland, Strood, Tovil, Matfield, Brenchley, Coxheath, East Farleigh, Five oak green, Hadlow, Horsmonden, Petteridge, Tudeley, Tonbridge, Pembury, Paddock wood. </li><li> This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li> Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent. </li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> Knowledge of general repairs, building construction and maintenance; and use of hand tools. </li><li> Clear, effective written and oral communication skills. </li><li> Intermediate level of ICT literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office. </li><li> Ability to work without direct supervision and organise own workload. </li><li> Experience of dealing with people in a customer facing role and achieving positive results. </li><li> Awareness of the requirements of the Data Protection Act and GDPR. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Willingness to work outside normal standard hours if the needs of the business demand this. </li><li> Determination to provide a quality service to all customers. </li><li> Full clean UK manual driving licence for the use of a small van which will be provided by Town and Country for business use. </li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Wednesday, 7 January 2026</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><p>Friday, 17 January 2025</p><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/mteDpHJK" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Estate Contract Officer

<p><strong>Vacancy Description</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s Corporate Governance team at a time of significant change in information management and local government. Playing a part in ensuring our use of AI and data is safe and compliant, improving our complaints processes, and making sure we are as open and transparent as possible in our decision making will be all in a day’s work. We’re looking for someone who can understand complex situations and apply sound and ethical decisions based on good governance factors.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>You will lead a high performing team that plays a key role in the Council’s corporate governance arrangements, helping the Council to protect the personal data it holds and making sure it meets its legal obligations. The team supports the Council in meeting its responsibilities across a range of governance legislation, including data protection, freedom of information and transparency, equalities and complaints processing. The team works closely together, providing support, advice and guidance to the Council through working with services across the organisation.</p><p>You will champion good information governance, data protection and information rights at the Council, leading the Corporate Governance team and working closely with colleagues from services across the organisation. You will actively promote a culture of good complaints handling and best practice, identifying and promoting opportunities for continuous improvement while ensuring the Council has appropriate arrangements in place to meet legislative requirements.</p><p>You will provide strategic advice on issues relating to information governance legislation, regulations, policy and practice, acting as a subject matter expert. You will work closely with senior officers, including the Data Protection Officer, the Key Officer for Ombudsman complaints, Senior Information Risk Officer, Heads of Service, and their services to protect, manage and promote good governance across the Council.</p><p></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who:</p><ul><li>Is an effective negotiator and able to advocate for information governance across the Council</li><li>Has the ability to work collaboratively and in partnership to influence service delivery</li><li>Makes sound decisions based on legal and ethical considerations, and good governance requirements</li><li>Can assess complex service data and make recommendations for improvement</li><li>Quickly adapts to and champions new working practices and technology</li><li>Has excellent communication skills to effectively engage with a range of audiences </li><li>Can lead and deliver practical improvements through projects, programmes and initiatives</li></ul><p>Due to the nature of the work, a high level of discernment and respect for confidentiality is required.</p><p>We will support your growth within the role through training, coaching and mentoring — because we believe in developing our people.</p><p><strong>What you’ll get:</strong></p><ul><li>26 days’ holiday (rising to 29 with 5 years' continuous Local Government service) + UK bank holidays + 3 extra days in December</li><li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme - Employer contribution of 19.7% </li><li>Hybrid working to support work/life balance</li><li>Free parking near the Town Hall</li><li>Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an Employee Assistance Program, flu jabs, eyecare vouchers, and more</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to apply?</strong></p><p>If you would like to talk through the role, please contact Jane Clarke, Head of Policy and Governance, <a href="mailto:jane.clarke@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.clarke@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> </p><p>Job Description and Person Specification available below.</p><p><strong>Ad</strong><strong>vert closing date: Sunday 4 January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview date: week commencing 12 January 2026</strong></p><ul></ul>

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Performance and Governance Manager

<p><br></p><p>Are you an experienced Environmental Health professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity within Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's Environmental Protection team where you will lead on complex, high-profile cases that make a real difference to public health and the environment.</p><p><br></p><h4><strong>About the Role</strong></h4><p>This role is ideal for someone with several years of experience in Environmental Health who is looking to develop a specialism and take on more responsibility. As the lead officer, you will:</p><ul><li>Investigate and resolve complex nuisance complaints under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and other legislation.</li><li>Lead on issues including: Waste accumulations, bonfires, pest infestations, noise, odour, light, and drainage nuisances, Filthy and verminous premises, private water supplies and contaminated land</li><li>Act as technical lead for contaminated land.</li><li>Respond to planning and licensing consultations</li><li>Undertake inspections </li><li>Represent the council in court and at licensing committees.</li><li>Supervise and support junior officers and trainees, deputising for the team leader when required.</li><li>Participate in out-of-hours enforcement and emergency planning operations.</li></ul><h4><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h4><ul><li>Degree (BSc or MSc) in Environmental Health</li><li>Extensive experience in environmental protection</li><li>Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB)</li><li>Proven ability to represent the council in legal and committee settings.</li><li>Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (MCIEH or MCIEH CEnvH), or commitment to obtain</li></ul><p><strong>Special Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle</li><li>Willingness to work outside normal office hours</li><li>Physically capable of inspecting a range of premises</li></ul><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a committed, hard-working team that’s passionate about making a difference.</li><li>Enjoy 26 days annual leave (rising to 29 after 5 years service).</li><li>LGPS membership with 19.7% employer contribution.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.</li><li>Free staff parking.</li><li>There is opportunity for hybrid working - This would be discussed in more detail on successful completion of the probation period.</li><li>Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>For an informal discussion, contact Lisa Anderson, Environmental Protection Team Leader on 01622 602762</strong></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities<br>Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</strong></p><p><strong><br>Safeguarding<br>The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p><strong><br>Interview dates : 21 January 2026</strong></p>





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Senior Environmental Health Officer

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<p>Do you have a passion for working with horses and young people and want to inspire the next generation? Whether you’re already working in education and looking for your next role, or if you’re working in industry and looking to change your career path, <strong>we have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to join our growing Equine curriculum team, on a part time&nbsp;- fixed term basis as Maternity cover</strong>.</p>
<p>Sharing your knowledge to unlock potential whilst guiding our learners through their studies, you’ll work as part of the curriculum team to create and deliver lessons across a range of qualification levels, inspiring achievement and the best possible outcomes. The successful candidate will be a team player, an excellent communicator, and able to maintain a proactive approach to managing deadlines, whilst retaining a high standard of delivery.</p>
<p>The Equine Unit at Hadlow has extensive facilities including two indoor arenas, a large outdoor arena and stabling for 64 horses. Teaching resources also include a horse walker, mechanical horse, anatomy models, tack and equipment for a range of disciplines, and an extensive range of scientific and practical teaching resources.&nbsp; We welcome regular guest speakers and experts from industry to enrich the department delivery and learner experience, these have included vets, nutritionists, emergency services, and the British Groom’s Association. You will have the opportunity to exercise College horses or bring your own horse on livery or loan.</p>
<p>You will be joining a diverse team of Equine Lecturers, Riding Instructors and Equine Grooms to provide excellent teaching, learning and assessment opportunities. As part of the role, you’ll be required to prepare, teach, and assess at a variety of qualification levels, providing support and guidance to your learners as they progress through their studies. You will also facilitate study tours to enhance the student study programme with previous trips including visits to Badminton Horse Trials, Lingfield Racecourse, New Forest, animal rescue and veterinary centres. As part of the role, you will work closely with industry professionals to enhance the curriculum provision and employability of equine learners.</p>
<p>Sharing your knowledge to unlock potential whilst guiding our learners through their studies, you’ll have specialist knowledge of the curriculum area, which may be enhanced by any relevant industry / professional experience, as well as a formal qualification that underpins this knowledge. Within the role you will inspire achievement and the best possible outcomes for our learners and the future of the equine industry. The successful candidate will be a team player, an excellent communicator, and able to maintain a proactive approach to managing deadlines, whilst retaining a high standard of delivery.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>The Role:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Where you’ll work:</strong> This role is based at our Hadlow campus.</p>
<p><strong>Your hours:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Up to 14.8 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (0.4 FTE ) – Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover</p>
<p><strong>Youpay:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £35,862 to £44,121 per annum full time equivalent, dependent on qualifications and experience.</p>
<p><strong>The College:</strong></p>
<p>North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.</p>
<p><strong>The Benefits:</strong></p>
<p>In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Lecturer at NKC:</p>
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<li>42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.</li>
<li>CPD and support from our in-house Teaching &amp; Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.</li>
<li>An opportunity for staff livery.</li>
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<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>
<p><strong>If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please note that the closing date for applications is 02 January 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 14-16th January 2026.</strong></p>
<p>North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.</p>

North Kent College

Lecturer in Equine

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<p>Please apply online via the link provided.</p>
<p>Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.</p>



<p><strong>Are you an experienced estates professional with a passion for high-quality facilities and leading teams to deliver excellent service? North Kent College is looking for a motivated and suitably qualified Assistant Estates Manager to support the effective management of our western sites.</strong></p>
<p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong><br>As an Assistant Estates Manager (West), you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our campuses remain safe, well-maintained, and fit for learning. Working closely with the Estates Manager (West), your key responsibilities will include:</p>
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<li>Managing the maintenance and caretaking workforce across the College’s western sites.</li>
<li>Allocating, monitoring, and ensuring timely completion of works via the Estates online Helpdesk system</li>
<li>Supporting the day-to-day operational delivery of estates services at Hadlow, Tonbridge, and other western sites as required.</li>
<li>Prioritising workloads based on urgency and operational need.</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding requirements.</li>
<li>Working collaboratively as part of the wider Estates team, while constructively challenging existing processes and supporting continuous improvement</li>
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<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>
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<li>Proven experience in a similar estates, facilities, or maintenance management role.</li>
<li>Strong literacy and IT skills, with confidence using online systems to manage and track work.</li>
<li>Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands.</li>
<li>A collaborative team player with the confidence to lead and support others.</li>
<li>A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn new skills and embrace change.</li>
<li>Experience in overseeing and managing multiple sites and/or buildings</li>
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<p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates professional who enjoys operational leadership and making a tangible difference to the learning environment.</p>
<p><strong>The Role:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Where you’ll work:</strong><strong>Based at the Hadlow &amp; Tonbridge campuses, with travel required to other College sites as needed.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Your hours:</strong><strong>37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).</strong></p>
<p><strong>Your pay:</strong><strong>£41,988 per annum.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The College:</strong></p>
<p>North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.</p>
<p><strong>The Benefits:</strong></p>
<p>In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.</p>
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<li>33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop.</li>
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<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>
<p><strong>If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please note that the closing date for applications is Sunday, 25th January 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on Thursday, 05th February – Friday, 06th February 2026.</strong></p>
<p>North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.</p>

Assistant Estates Manager (West)

<p>Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and ready to make a real impact? The Amelia is seeking a proactive individual to provide essential administrative and project support across our dynamic team.</p><p>What you’ll do: </p><p>Keep us on track – Manage documentation, schedule timelines, track contract deadlines, and prepare and distribute meeting notes.<br>Support our finances – Raise purchase orders, process invoices, and coordinate materials and equipment.<br>Drive reporting excellence – Establish systems to capture project data, ensuring timely and high-quality funder reports.<br>Monitor funding success – Track proposals from submission to completion, supporting donor relations and effective administration.<br>Facilitate operations – Assist with room hires, operational tasks, and smooth day-to-day running of The Amelia.<br>Engage the public – Support consultations, collating feedback to inform our work.<br>Measure impact – Collect and compile monthly KPI data for monitoring, case studies, and funding applications.<br>Stay compliant – Maintain contract and licence records, scheduling reviews and renewals.<br>Boost communications – Assist with marketing content collation and ensure timely updates across teams.</p><p><br>What we’re looking for:</p><p>Experience of working in an administrative role<br>Level 3 qualification - (A Level or equivalent)<br>Well-developed IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams<br>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail<br>Strong time and self-management abilities<br>Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team<br>Calmness under pressure with a positive, proactive attitude<br>Initiative, adaptability, and resilience<br>Willingness to learn and grow with the role</p><p><br>Why join us?This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting The Amelia’s mission. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and impact across projects, funding, and community engagement.</p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure </li><li>Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time staff) (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.</li><li>Free staff parking </li><li>Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.</li><li>Hybrid: There is potential in this role to work from home, discussions regarding this to follow the 6 month probationary period. </li><li>Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.</li><li>Take a look <a href="https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/jobs/whats-it-like#:~:text=a%2520great%2520pension%2520scheme%2520(including,car%2520loans" target="_blank">here</a> at all the additional benefits that we offer.</li></ul><p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p><p>Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>If you would like to have a chat about this position, please feel free to call Stephen Wickens, Librarian, at 01892 554 101 or <a href="mailto:stephen.wickens@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">stephen.wickens@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> </p>





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Administrative Assistant

<p><strong>What’s the job?</strong></p><p><strong>What’s the job?</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Private Sector Housing team, contributing to improving standards and health outcomes for our residents. The successful applicant will investigate complaints, apply housing standards, take enforcement action and lead on the licensing of our HMOs. They will assist in the delivery grants and financial assistance to adapt and repair properties, and energy efficiency initiatives to achieve low carbon and warm homes. </p><p><strong>What’s our vision?</strong></p><p>You will play an important part in delivering the Housing Services vision “to be more than a housing service. We are passionate about what we do, and we will work resourcefully and creatively as one team, going the extra mile to improve the lives and homes of our customers.”</p><p><strong>What will I need?</strong></p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li>a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and be able to demonstrate experience in Private Sector Housing regulation/enforcement </li><li>An HHSRS certificate of competency </li><li>A strong interest in improving private sector housing and health outcomes </li><li>The ability to prioritise a busy caseload and find positive solutions to complex challenges</li><li>Be highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong customer centred skills.</li></ul><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure </li><li>Holiday Entitlement: <strong>26</strong> days annual leave (increasing to <strong>29</strong> days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.</li><li>Free staff parking and an essential car user allowance of £1000 per annum (pro-rated for part time staff)</li><li>Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.</li><li>Hybrid: The Council operates a hybrid working model with minimum 2 days working in the office.</li><li>Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.</li><li>Take a look <a href="https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/jobs/whats-it-like#:~:text=a%2520great%2520pension%2520scheme%2520(including,car%2520loans" target="_blank">here</a> at all the additional benefits that we offer.</li></ul><p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p><p>Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below. <strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Claire Pickering Private Sector Housing Manager, on 01892 554049 or <a href="mailto:Claire.Pickering@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.Pickering@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This post is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check</strong></p>





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Environmental Health Officer 

<p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><p>Kent County Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Early Help Unit Lead to join our Adolescent Services. This full-time permanent role offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering targeted support to vulnerable children, young people and their families across Kent.</p><p>This role will specifically cover the districts of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Swanley and will be contractually based at Montague House in Tunbridge Wells.</p><p>As the Adolescent Early Help Unit Lead, you will be responsible for managing the work of the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality assessments and interventions. The focus of the team is to support children and young people who are at risk outside of the home, as well as Youth Justice out of court resolution work, so experience in these areas is welcomed.</p><p>You will provide professional supervision and expert guidance to practitioners, fostering a strong team culture that promotes solution-focused approaches and mutual support. Your leadership will be instrumental in reducing the need for statutory interventions and supporting children and young people who have been stepped down from previous statutory support.</p><p>You will work collaboratively with Youth Justice teams, Children’s Social Work teams and community partners to implement effective programmes in various settings, including schools, colleges, family homes and Family Hubs. Your role will involve assessing risk and safeguarding young people, while championing evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement. You will also be responsible for ensuring staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding and that relevant policies are in place.</p><p>We are looking for someone with excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of developing creative solutions to complex problems. You should be able to interpret data, manage competing priorities, work independently whilst fostering collaboration as part of a team. A sound understanding of Early Help, safeguarding, adolescent development and relevant legislation is crucial, along with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities. You should have experience in early help, social care, education, youth justice or health, with a strong background in case management, supervision and multi-agency collaboration or relevant experience. </p><p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p><p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p><p>Interviews will be held on <strong>Friday 16th January 2026</strong>.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>For any further information about this role, please contact <a href="mailto:ruth.bachrach@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">ruth.bachrach@kent.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!</p><p>KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.</p><p>Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. </p>





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Kent County Council

Adolescent Early Help Unit Lead

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><ul><li> Provide tailored support and advice to our customers, enabling them to establish and sustain successful tenancies. Minimising instances of tenancy breakdown and enhancing the wellbeing of our customers and our communities. </li><li> Work as part of the team, co-ordinating actions and interventions to provide advice and assistance on issues which can impact on successful tenancies such as health and wellbeing, social isolation, employment, training and financial issues. Referring or signposting to internal or external support and ensuring continued engagement with support as needed. </li><li> Support the transformation of our business and utilise technological advances to meet the changing needs of our customers and drive value and efficiency. Actively promote self-serve options whilst ensuring services remain equally accessible to those who cannot self-serve. </li></ul><h4>Salary:</h4><p>£34,890 - £40,314</p><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>35</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Permanent</p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>6 Months</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>1 Month </p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>I have worked at TCH since 2016, initially in Housing Options before moving to Housing Management.<br>I now proudly manage our Tenancy Support Team covering all of our stock. The role of the team is very rewarding. We get to work with individuals and families who need our support the most and have the opportunity to make a real difference. If you would like a challenge and the chance to work with internal teams and external agencies, then this role would be ideal for you.</p><p>Katie Playford - Tenancy Support Team Leader</p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Key Activities:</strong></p><p><strong>Overarching:</strong></p><li> Working in an agreed geographical area, coordinate the identification of customers both pre-tenancy and during tenancy, who require additional support to sustain their tenancies, either in the short term or over a longer period. </li><li> Promote independence, enabling customers who are unable to use TCH’s digital services to access core services and support in ways that meet their needs and aspirations. </li><li> Assess individual customer’s requirements pre and during tenancy to enable them to successfully sustain a tenancy, providing support and advice, undertaking home visits, where required, and working collaboratively with internal and external partners as required. </li><li> Contribute to and champion our digital strategy by supporting digital engagement with our customers and promoting every opportunity to become digitally included.<p><br><strong>Pre-tenancy:</strong></p></li><li> Pre-tenancy, and throughout the tenancy, identify customers who require enhanced services and act on internal, external and customer self-referrals to provide tenancy sustainment interventions.</li><li> Assist with pre-tenancy assessment and confirmation/coordination of support provision for nominated applicants where concerns about ability to sustain tenancy arise.</li><li> Signpost unsuccessful applicants/nominees to appropriate support re ongoing options.</li><li> Provide pre- tenancy support to accepted applicants identified as needing additional support to sustain a tenancy, including support with digital induction and the sign-up process.</li><li> Signpost and refer customers to support with tenancy set-up/moving in where appropriate.<p><br><strong>Throughout tenancy:</strong></p></li><li> Pre-tenancy, and throughout the tenancy, identify customers who require enhanced services and act on internal, external and customer self-referrals to provide tenancy sustainment interventions</li><li> Provide clear, accessible, information about TCH’s and other support services available, including clear information about landlord and tenant responsibilities. Support and enable customers to pursue realistic options and to make the lifestyle choices necessary to achieve positive outcomes.</li><li> Signpost customers to advice, assistance and other interventions to enable them to sustain a tenancy and support and improve their well-being. Be proactive in ensuring that customers remain engaged with required support.</li><li> Where appropriate (usually where no family/agency support available) act as an advocate for vulnerable tenants with statutory, voluntary and commercial agencies.</li><li> Contribute to the development of a comprehensive network of positive contacts and collaboration with relevant agencies, including health, employment, training, support and voluntary agencies.</li><li> Where appropriate arrange and facilitate multi-agency meetings with partner agencies to address tenancy sustainment issues.</li><li> Take action in accordance with policy and procedure in all safeguarding situations. </li><li> Work collaboratively with Neighbourhood Housing Managers (NHM’s) to provide support to tenants to address hoarding issues; to include liaison with Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and other relevant agencies. As a guideline NHM’s to lead on tenancy, property and safety issues, TSO to address root causes leading to hoarding behaviour. </li><li> Review tenancies at point of notice where concerns about tenancy sustainment remain, to establish if any further interventions are required. </li><li> Maintain accurate records in relation to customers’ vulnerability and support requirements, ensuring effective communication internally and with external partners.<p><br><strong>Crisis intervention:</strong></p></li><li> Provide, or facilitate, intensive tenancy support to customers at the point of crisis, working collaboratively with both internal and external partners as required. </li><li> Work with the wider organisation, including Community Safety Team, Neighbourhood Housing Team, Income and Money Support, Housing Options, Contracts and Compliance and Asset Management, to assist in the resolution of tenancy breaches including anti-social behaviour, property condition and safeguarding issues. </li><li> Make appropriate referrals to assist customers to sustain their tenancy and improve their well-being and take steps to ensure customers remain engaged with required support. </li><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to the equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. </li><li> Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the business. </li><li> To actively contribute towards key performance indicators and professional standards. </li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. </li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. </li><li> To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge. </li><li> Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required. </li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business. </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li> Education to GCSE (or equivalent) level of education with Maths and English (essential). </li><li> Level 3 Housing Management Qualification - or commitment to study towards (desirable). </li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> A basic understanding of the welfare benefit and tax credit systems. </li><li> An understanding of the range of agencies available to support customers to sustain a tenancy. </li><li> Experience of working with vulnerable residents, diverse communities and marginalised groups. </li><li> Experience of identifying support needs and making support action plans including onward referrals for customers to support agencies and monitoring outcomes. </li><li> Demonstrable experience of providing one to one advice, counselling or mediation work. </li><li> Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office. </li><li> Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation and best practice. </li><li><em><strong>Full driving licence (essential) </strong></em></li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Good written and oral communication skills. </li><li> Commitment to provide excellent customer service. </li><li> Commitment to promoting digital engagement with our customers. </li><li> The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new organisational challenges. </li><li> Good organisational and time management skills. </li><li> Ability to build collaborative working relationships that achieve positive outcomes for our customers and the organisation. </li><li> Negotiation and influencing skills. </li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Friday, 23 January 2026</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><p>Friday, 30 January 2026</p><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/Mj9bmF84" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Tenancy Support Officer

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>As a Voids Clearance Driver/labourer you operate a clearance vehicle and undertake a variety of tasks identified in a void property as per a specification produced by the Voids Manager and/or Supervisor, taking ownership of work, operating within Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters. </p><p>Working arrangements may be as part of a team or lone working, dependent upon the scope of the works required. Works may include but not limited to, property clearance, redecoration, cleaning and two-man assistance works.</p><h4>Salary:</h4><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>42.5</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Permanent </p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>6 months</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>1 month</p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>TCH Repairs is our in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), working alongside Town &amp; Country Housing to deliver responsive, high-quality maintenance and repair services to our residents. Their skilled team ensures our homes are safe, well-maintained, and meet the standards our customers deserve. By keeping repairs in-house, we’re able to provide a more personal, efficient, and accountable service.</p><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years, we’ve invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area, all working together to build thriving communities and deliver excellent customer service.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>Kevin Jacobs, Voids Supervisor</p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><p>•Operating a clearance vehicle, loading and unloading of material<br>•Removing contents from void addresses and tipping this at the waste management site<br>•Performing cleaning duties on a void property, to assist the management team<br>•Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices<br>•Affording excellent customer service to client representatives<br>•Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner<br>•Comply with safeguarding policy and H&amp;S standards at all times<br>•Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures</p><h4>General</h4><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><p>•Full UK driving licence </p><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><p>•Previous experience in a similar role - Essential<br>•Social Housing experience - Desirable<br>•Previous experience in Voids or Property repairs/maintenance - Desirable</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>•You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity as there will be frequent use of hand tools<br>•You may be required to work at height or uneven ground<br>•You must also be able to work within a confined space, without restriction</p><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>We provide a company van for work and a fuel card</li><li>25 days, increasing to 28 days at 5-years service and 30 days at 10-years service</li><li>Pay review every year</li><li>Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee</li><li>Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)</li><li>Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Free annual flu jab</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Extensive annual staff wellbeing programme of events</li><li>Career development and vocational training opportunities</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping travel, &amp; days out.</li><li>Social events, including rounders, festive Fridays and lunch time walking</li><li>Travel loan</li><li>Long service awards</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Friday, 5 December 2025</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/Alpv6TtL" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Voids Clearance Driver/Labourer

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>As an Electrician you will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of maintenance and repairs on all electrical engineering services as required, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of<br>Supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.</p><p>An Electrician also operates within company Health and Safety guidelines and remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas.</p><h4>Salary:</h4><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>42.5</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Permanent </p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>6 months</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>1 month</p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>TCH Repairs is our in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), working alongside Town &amp; Country Housing to deliver responsive, high-quality maintenance and repair services to our residents. Their skilled team ensures our homes are safe, well-maintained, and meet the standards our customers deserve. By keeping repairs in-house, we’re able to provide a more personal, efficient, and accountable service.</p><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years, we’ve invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area, all working together to build thriving communities and deliver excellent customer service.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>"I’m a qualified and experienced electrician with over 20 years of experience in the social housing sector with 10 of that in a supervisory role. I am responsible for overseeing electrical work to ensure it meets regulatory standards. My duties include inspecting installations, verifying that all work is correctly documented and certified, assessing the competence of other electricians, and ensuring compliance with British Standards, </p><p>Outside of work, I am a father to 3 amazing daughters, and as you can imagine keeps me very busy. </p><p>Working at Town and Country Housing repairs allows me to have a great work-life balance.</p><p>In my spare time, my main interest is fitness and bodybuilding. I have been training for the last 15 years and love nothing more than getting lost in the gym in my free evenings and weekends."</p><p>Jonathan Owen, M &amp; E Supervisor</p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><p>•Installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances in accordance with the current Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations<br>•Installation, repair, inspect &amp; test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report<br>•Carry out EICRs and remedial upgrades to void properties, carry out day to day repairs.<br>•Completing reactive maintenance work as per the specification;<br>•Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required<br>•Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.<br>•Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken<br>•Recording and submitting accurate timesheets corresponding with booking sheets,<br>•Working in a timely and productive manner to complete projects.<br>•Affording excellent customer service to client representatives<br>•Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner.<br>•Comply with TCHR safeguarding policy and H&amp;S standards at all times </p><h4>General</h4><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><p>•C&amp;G 2360 Part 1 &amp; 2 Electrotechnical Competences plus the NVQ Certificate with 2356 with Technical Certs L2&amp;3 plus the NVQ 3 Certificate or NVQ 3 2356 certificate - Essential<br>•C&amp;G 18th Edition Certificate - Essential<br>•C&amp;G 2391 - Essential<br>•Full UK Driving License - Essential<br>•Unvented Hot Water Certificate Water Regulations Certificate Part P - Desirable<br>•JIPB H&amp;S Test Certificate with Current JIBP card - Desirable<br>•Testing &amp; Inspecting Certificate C&amp;G 2377 - Desirable<br>•PAT Certificate - Desirable</p><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><h4>Behaviours</h4><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>We provide a company van for work and a fuel card</li><li>25 days, increasing to 28 days at 5-years service and 30 days at 10-years service</li><li>Pay review every year</li><li>Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee</li><li>Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)</li><li>Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Free annual flu jab</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Extensive annual staff wellbeing programme of events</li><li>Career development and vocational training opportunities</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping travel, &amp; days out.</li><li>Social events, including rounders, festive Fridays and lunch time walking</li><li>Travel loan</li><li>Long service awards</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Tuesday, 2 December 2025</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/HPElTVRP" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Electrician

<h4>Apprenticeships and careers: grow your future with TCH </h4>29 October 2025<h4>Related Posts</h4><p>Whether you’re looking for work experience or are interested in an apprenticeship, Town &amp; Country Housing is the perfect place to start your career in housing. </p><p>Check out this video with Billy, one of our Customer Service Advisor Apprentices, to find out more about his experience of joining TCH as an apprentice. </p><p>And if you’re already a housing professional, or have transferable skills that could help you become one, we’d love to hear from you. </p><p>Find out more about what it’s like to work t at TCH and browse current vacancies on our <a href="https://tch.org.uk/jobs-and-careers/" target="_blank">jobs and careers page</a>. </p>Posted in <a href="https://tch.org.uk/category/apprenticeship/" target="_blank">Apprenticeship</a>, <a href="https://tch.org.uk/category/latest-news/" target="_blank">Latest News</a><h4>Related Posts</h4><h4><a href="https://tch.org.uk/2025/12/18/build-new-skills-with-our-free-online-training-for-residents/" target="_blank">Build new skills with our free online training for residents</a></h4>18 December 2025<h4><a href="https://tch.org.uk/2025/12/18/merry-christmas-from-colin-lissenden-tch-managing-director/" target="_blank">Merry Christmas from Colin Lissenden, TCH Managing Director </a></h4>18 December 2025<h4><a href="https://tch.org.uk/2025/12/03/important-water-update-from-south-east-water/" target="_blank">Important water update from South East Water</a></h4>3 December 2025<h4><a href="https://tch.org.uk/2025/11/27/16-days-of-action-recognising-abuse-and-finding-support-in-your-community/" target="_blank">16 Days of Action: recognising abuse and finding support in your community </a></h4>27 November 2025<h4><a href="https://tch.org.uk/2025/11/28/winter-warmers-helping-residents-stay-safe-and-warm/" target="_blank">Winter Warmers: helping residents stay safe and warm</a></h4>28 November 2025





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Apprenticeships and careers: grow your future with TCH 

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>Housing Support Worker </p><p>The Housing Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of the Wellbeing Service (24 hour emergency response service) during their contracted hours. The post holders principal responsibilities are as follows:<br>(i)To respond to emergency calls from tenants, responding in accordance with agreed procedures;<br>(ii)To support individual tenants and leaseholders to sustain their tenancies/leases with the Society<br>(iii)To ensure the scheme is safe and action any required emergency repairs and log any other<br>(iv)To complete administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer </p><p>The post holder will ensure they understand and consistently implement the Society’s Policies and Procedures making any recommendations for changes </p><p>We have extra care schemes in the following areas:</p><p>Lawson House (Larkfield)<br>Watling Court (Gravesend)<br>Meadow View Court (Wateringbury)<br>Rosewell House (Tonbridge)</p><p>If you are interested in one or more schemes, then please state this in your application. We may not be recruiting in your preferred scheme at the moment but we will be in touch to advise when something is available. </p><p>***We are holding a open recruitment morning at Rosewell House, Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0FT on Wednesday 26th November 10am-12pm for anyone wishing to pop along to meet with us***</p><h4>Salary:</h4><p>£12.75ph</p><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>Flexible</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Bank, fixed term contract and permanent (Depending on what is available)</p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>6 Months</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>1 month</p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><p>1. 24 hour ‘emergency’ Wellbeing Service </p><p>1.1 The post holder will respond to all emergency calls made by tenants and leaseholders using the emergency call system, responding in accordance with agreed procedures.</p><p>1.2 The post holder will work sensitively with tenants to ensure the call system is used for emergency issues only and support tenants to access other services they may require to enable them to sustain their tenancies.</p><p>1.3 Priority MUST be given to emergency calls at all times and all emergency calls must recorded. </p><p>2. Tenancy Support<br>2.1 The post holder will provide Intensive Housing Management services (on request and as directed by the Housing Officer) over and above what would usually be provided by a housing association to a tenant living in general needs housing, Tenancy Sustainment Policy refers.</p><p>2.2 The post holder will ensure that appropriate records are maintained relating to services provided. </p><p>3. Scheme Safety and Repairs </p><p>3.1 The post holder will make daily ‘routine’ visual checks of all the communal areas ensuring the scheme is secure and hazard free. </p><p>3.2 The post holder will take appropriate action in the event of fire or other emergency in accordance with agreed policies and procedures </p><p>3.3 The post holder will arrange emergency repairs where appropriate to do so in accordance with current policy and procedure, logging those repairs which are not considered an emergency for future action. </p><p>4. Other Duties </p><p>4.1 The post holder will carry out other administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer </p><p>No job description can cover every issue that arises within the post, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as deemed necessary, commensurate with the principal function of the post and the capability of the post holder.</p><h4>General</h4><p>•To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.<br>•Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals.<br>•To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards.<br>•Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.<br>•To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.<br>•To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required.<br>•Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group.<br>•Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements.<br>•Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately.<br>•Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role.<br>•Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role.<br>•Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly.</p><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><p>•Demonstrate evidence of competence to undertake the post<br>•Housing management (or similar) experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors<br>•Willing to undertake training<br>•Efficient and effective administrative skills.<br>•To demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, reliability and respectfulness.<br>•Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.<br>•Application of H&amp;S practices<br>•Health and Safety risk assessment</p><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><p>•Ability to manage and work within a small budget<br>•Use of IT to facilitate and support improvements to services, good communications and useful Management Information</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>•Ability to lead and motivate<br>•Manage conflict<br>•Demonstrate awareness of different values, cultures and needs amongst tenants , staff and communities<br>•Recognise and work to meet where possible the diverse and unique needs of each tenant<br>•Strong commitment to non-discriminatory housing services<br>•Ability to have ideas accepted even in the face of initial opposition<br>•Negotiate effectively,<br>•Good communication skills - both written and verbal<br>•Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and external of the Society using appropriate styles with different groups, e.g. staff, tenants, relatives<br>•Commitment to providing excellence in Housing Services<br>•Think ahead and plan<br>•Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change<br>•Take on further responsibilities<br>•Undertake relevant training and development<br>•Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions<br>•Ability to prioritise<br>•Problem solving abilities<br>•Meet deadlines and advise of any problems early<br>•Ability to function effectively under pressure and in a crisis<br>•Ability to prioritise<br>•Problem solving abilities<br>•Meet deadlines and advise of any problems early<br>•Ability to function effectively under pressure and in a crisis<br>•Some flexible approach to working hours may be required<br>•Ability to represent the organisation and lead and participate in a wide range of social activities<br>•Be aware of support needed by others and identify and address any issues at an early stage where possible<br>•Consider how actions could support others<br>•Be prepared to give encouragement and offer assistance or advice when needed<br>•Strong sense of customer focus<br>•Explain things logically<br>•Keep to the point<br>•Style that is warm, caring and friendly<br>•Express ideas confidently where required<br>•Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support<br>•Tailor style and service to meeting individual’s needs<br>•Build rapport with customers, colleagues and staff<br>•Demonstrate a pleasant, professional manner<br>•Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding and implement procedures where relevant<br>•Ask questions to gather necessary information<br>•Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action before reaching a decision<br>•In the absence of all relevant information defer making a decision until all the necessary extra data is gathered, referring to others when necessary</p><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Friday, 28 November 2025</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/W1NqIfcy" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Housing Support Worker

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Housing Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of the Wellbeing Service (24-hour emergency response service) during their contracted hours and the evening events and activities programme. The post holders’ principal responsibilities are as follows;</p><ul><li> To respond to emergency calls from tenants and leaseholders, responding in accordance with agreed procedures. </li><li> To contribute to the delivery of a programme of appropriate activities for tenants and leaseholders during the evening as agreed by the Housing Officer. </li><li> To support individual tenants and leaseholders to sustain their tenancies/leases with TCH. </li><li> To ensure the scheme is safe. </li><li> To complete administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer. </li><li> The post holder will ensure they understand and consistently implement the Policies and Procedures making any recommendations for changes. </li></ul><h4>Salary:</h4><p>£12.75</p><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>Day, Evening and Night shifts available</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Bank/Casual </p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>NA</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>ASAP</p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>"I've been with TCH for a couple of years now, and the people here really make it a great place to work!</p><p>The Housing Support team enables people to maintain their independence in their own self-contained flats.</p><p>If you enjoy making a difference to people's lives, then this role could be ideal for you!"</p><p>Sharon Davies, Housing Officer</p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li> Respond to all emergency calls made by tenants and leaseholders using the emergency call system, responding in accordance with agreed procedures. </li><li> Work sensitively with tenants to ensure the call system is used for emergency issues only and support tenants to access other services they may require enabling them to sustain their tenancies. </li><li> Priority MUST be always given to emergency calls and all emergency calls must recorded. </li><li> Help publicise, facilitate, and take part in a range of social events and activities to be agreed in advance with the Housing Officer and take place each evening. </li><li> Encourage tenants, leaseholder, friends and relatives and volunteers to organise and take part in events. </li><li> Follow the Risk Assessments and Health and Safety policies and procedures when planning and running events. </li><li> Where payment is required for activities the post holder will follow the cash handling procedures. </li><li> Provide Intensive Housing Management services (on request and as directed by the Housing Officer) over and above what would usually be provided by a housing association to a tenant living in general needs housing, Tenancy Sustainment Policy refers. </li><li> Ensure that appropriate records are maintained relating to services provided. </li><li> Make daily ‘routine’ visual checks of all the communal areas ensuring the scheme is secure and hazard free. </li><li> Carry out other administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer. </li><li> No job description can cover every issue that arises within the post, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as deemed necessary, commensurate with the principal function of the post and the capability of the post holder. </li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to the equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. </li><li> Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the business. </li><li> To actively contribute towards key performance indicators and professional standards. </li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. </li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. </li><li> To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge. </li><li> Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required. </li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business. </li><li> This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. </li><li> This role may require the individual to travel to various sites across our housing stock and it is expected that an individual in this role has a full driving licence and access to a car with relevant business insurance. </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li> Demonstrate evidence of competence to undertake the post. </li><li> Housing management (or similar) experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors. </li><li> Willing to undertake training. </li><li> Efficient and effective administrative skills. </li><li> To demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, reliability and respectfulness. </li><li> Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. </li><li> Ability to manage and work within a small budget. </li><li> Application of H&amp;S practices. </li><li> Health and Safety risk assessment. </li><li> Use of IT to facilitate and support improvements to services, good communications and useful Management Information. </li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> Ability to lead and motivate. </li><li> Manage conflict. </li><li> Demonstrate awareness of different values, cultures and needs amongst tenants, staff and communities. </li><li> Recognise and work to meet where possible the diverse and unique needs of each tenant. </li><li> Strong commitment to non-discriminatory housing services. </li><li> Ability to have ideas accepted even in the face of initial opposition. </li><li> Negotiate effectively. </li><li> Good communication skills - both written and verbal. </li><li> Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and external using appropriate styles with different groups, e.g. staff, tenants, relatives. </li><li> Commitment to providing excellence in Housing Services. </li><li> Think ahead and plan. </li><li> Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change. </li><li> Take on further responsibilities. </li><li> Undertake relevant training and development. </li><li> Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions. </li><li> Ability to prioritise. </li><li> Problem solving abilities. </li><li> Meet deadlines and advise of any problems early. </li><li> Ability to function effectively under pressure and in a crisis. </li><li> Some flexible approach to working hours may be required. </li><li> Ability to represent the organisation and lead and participate in a wide range of social activities. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Be aware of support needed by others and identify and address any issues at an early stage where possible. </li><li> Consider how actions could support others. </li><li> Be prepared to give encouragement and offer assistance or advice when needed. </li><li> Strong sense of customer focus. </li><li> Explain things logically. </li><li> Keep to the point. </li><li> Style that is warm, caring and friendly. </li><li> Express ideas confidently where required. </li><li> Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support. </li><li> Tailor style and service to meeting individual’s needs. </li><li> Build rapport with customers, colleagues and staff. </li><li> Demonstrate a pleasant, professional manner. </li><li> Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding and implement procedures where relevant. </li><li> Ask questions to gather necessary information. </li><li> Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action before reaching a decision. </li><li> In the absence of all relevant information defer deciding until all the necessary extra data is gathered, referring to others when necessary. </li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Tuesday, 2 December 2025</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/naPyEt0B" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Bank Housing Support Worker (Days, Evenings and Nights)

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<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>
<p><strong>If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please note that the closing date for the applications is Thursday, 25 December 2026, interview date will be confirmed and to take place in two stages with an initial site visit and formal-based interview.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please be aware that this advert may close earlier than the above stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified beforehand.</strong></p>



<p>An exciting opportunity has become available at Hadlow College for a <strong>Residential Support Officer</strong> to join our dedicated residential team who were rated <strong>outstanding</strong> by <strong>Ofsted </strong>in June 2024. You’ll play a key role in supporting the wellbeing and personal development of students living on campus, many of whom are experiencing independent living for the first time.</p>
<p>Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll help deliver high-quality pastoral care and encourage student engagement in both academic life and a wide range of personal and social development opportunities. This includes involvement in Learner Voice initiatives, the Student Union, and Health &amp; Wellbeing activities.</p>
<p>This position follows a rota-based schedule during term time, with shifts ranging between 8am and 1am. You will also be part of an emergency ‘on-call’ rota, typically covering one shift per week.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and positive engagement of residential students.</li>
<li>Support students in adjusting to independent living and participating in college life.</li>
<li>Help plan, coordinate, and deliver a varied enrichment programme tailored to students’ needs.</li>
<li>Promote a safe and inclusive environment, upholding behaviour standards and safety procedures.</li>
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<p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p>
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<li>A strong understanding of student welfare and safeguarding, with knowledge of relevant legislation and residential provision standards (training will be provided).</li>
<li>Minimum Level 3 qualification in a related field such as social care, youth work, mentoring, or informal education.</li>
<li>At least Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills.</li>
<li>A genuine ability to connect with students and collaborate effectively with staff and external partners.</li>
<li>Experience in education or residential settings, and awareness of challenges affecting student engagement, is desirable.</li>
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<p>If you're passionate about supporting young people and creating a safe, enriching living environment, we’d love to hear from you!</p>
<p><strong>The Role:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Where you’ll work:</strong> This role is based at our Hadlow College campus.</p>
<p><strong>Your hours:</strong> 37 hours available per week, 52 weeks per annum – To be worked on a shift rota basis, which covers from 5.30pm on Sundays to 7pm on Fridays.</p>
<p><strong>Vacancies:&nbsp;</strong>We currently have two positions available</p>
<p><em>Whilst we are advertising this post on a full-time basis, we welcome applications from candidates interested in part-time (and/or term-time) working patterns.&nbsp;</em></p>
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<p><strong>Your pay:</strong> £28,130 per annum full time equivalent.</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation: </strong>If you are applying for a full-time role, we have the opportunity to offer onsite accommodation, should you wish to explore this.</p>
<p><strong>The College:</strong></p>
<p>North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.</p>
<p><strong>The Benefits:</strong></p>
<p>In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.</p>
<ul>
<li>33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break), plus bank holidays.</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the People’s Pension Scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>
<p><strong>If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please note that the closing date for the applications is Thursday, 25 December 2026, interview date will be confirmed and to take place in two stages with an initial site visit and formal-based interview.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please be aware that this advert may close earlier than the above stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified beforehand.</strong></p>
<p>North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.</p>

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