Latest social housing jobs from greatsocialcare.co.uk

Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) Enforcement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T17:27+00:00

Anti social Behaviour (ASB) Enforcement Officer Job

Resilient
Individual needed for a challenging and varied role as an ASB enforcement officer within a dedicated community safety services team in a East London Borough.
This temporary position will last 3 months initially.

Job Specification

Carrying out an Anti social behaviour enforcement service on behalf of the borough.
Case management, partnership working, and understanding of the needs of a diverse community. Providing a front line service to combat ASB issues within the area.

Person Specification
Background required in Housing or Youth involvement.
Some enforcement experience is necessary to successfully carry out the job with the ability to make on the spot decisions and court appearances.
Comfortable with exposure to anti-social behaviour and the issues surrounding ASB.
Ideally have access to a vehicle but a driving license is essential.

Recent CRB useful for application.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: London
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

PSL Housing Assistant (Income Recovery)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T17:21+00:00

Enthusiastic
Individual needed for a busy role as a housing assistant within the private housing solutions team of an East London borough. This is a temporary local authority position to cover for maternity leave. The contract will end in march with the possibility of an extension.

Job Description

The position will involve assisting with the collection of rent arrears from private sector tenants by visiting their homes. Therefore a car driver and owner is essential in applying for this position. The officer will be responsible for the income management and debt recovery of current rent arrears owed by private sector leasing tenants and former tenants of PSL accommodation.

Person Specification

Candidates with a background in income recovery will be at an advantage and knowledge of the workings of a local authority will also be preferable. Candidates will need to have full access to a car and have a full UK driving licence.

Location: London
Salary: £12.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month +

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:38+00:00

My client, a large Housing Association based in Merseyside, has a temporary vacancy for a Housing Officer. This job is to start as soon as possible until the end of March.

The main purposes of this role are
To work in a designated housing area as part of a team delivering high quality housing and tenancy management services, monitoring all services within the neighbourhood.
To provide high quality, customer service to all tenants in relation to housing and neighbourhood management, tenancy and estate based services.
Resolving queries and complaints at first point of contact

To be considered for this role applicants must have experience in this field with references to follow. Drive with access to own vehicle and hold an enhanced CRB.

If interested and you have the suitable experience please forward your CV onto me and contact me for further details

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £10.00 - £10.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Repairs Customer Service Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T16:08+00:00

We are urgently seeking a Repairs Customer Service Officer to join one of our housing association clients in their Repairs Contact Centre based in Salford.

We are looking for someone with a strong housing/repairs background and call centre experience as this role is to fill sickness absence and training will need to be kept to a minimum.

WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO HAVE RECENTLY WORKED IN A HOUSING ASSOCIATION CALL CENTRE ENVIRONMENT SO PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.

This role is offered on a full time basis working Monday to Friday (shifts operate between 8am and 6.30pm) and also one Saturday morning in every six.

As Repairs CSO, your main responsibility will be to deal with customers in a professional and courteous manner to resolve a range of customer queries and requests, focusing predominantly on repairs and maintenance issues.

You will ensure that orders for repairs are placed accurately and consistently and allocated to appropriate staff where necessary.

This is a great opportunity to work with one of the region's leading providers of social housing and to gain further experience working in a busy and challenging environment as part of a dedicated team.

We have been advised that the recruitment process will run quickly so please apply as soon as possible to be considered for these roles.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Salford
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: March 2012

Benefits Assessor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:55+00:00

Hays have been approached to help in a clients search for a Benefits Assessor to work in the Liverpool area. This is a temporary job to last between 4 to 6 months.

As a Benefits Assessor you will be dealing with applications and processing claims for housing and council tax benefit.

To be considered for this role you must have at least 1 years experience of working on the Northgate System in a benefits manner. Have knowledge of housing and council tax legislation. Be able to respond to customer issues and action in a positive way. Have a high quality delivery. Work to agreed procedures. Good keyboard skills. Ability to work within a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision.

To apply for this role please contact me and forward on your CV highlighting relevant experience for this role.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 15/02/2012
Duration: 4 - 6 Months

Customer Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T15:51+00:00

My client, a large Housing Association based in Merseyside, has a vacancy for a Customer Liaison Officer. This is a temporary job starting as soon as possible until the end of March.

As a Customer Liaison Officer daily duties will include visiting tenants in their property's before, during and after works are completed. Discussing customer options and pointing them in the right direction. Dealing with complaints. Informing tenants of works being done and when they will be done. Inspecting properties and completing pre and post work surveys.

To be considered applicants must have evidenced experience in this role within the public sector. Must drive with own vehicle and preferably hold an enhanced CRB.

To apply for this position please forward your CV and contact me at your earliest convenience.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £9.00 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T11:51+00:00

An experienced Housing Assistant required in Manchester, Salford on a temporary contract basis for 5 months.

During this busy period my client is looking to expand their housing team to efficiently manage and respond to tenants queries. This role requires you to have an in depth understanding of housing policy, tenancy management, leasehold, rents arrears as you will also give advice and guidance tailored to the needs of individual service users.

You will liase closely with the housing options team to understand the demand for properties, applications process and waiting lists. Also responsible to signposting tenants to the relevant departments and additional services that are available within the organisation.

The right person will be organised with the ability to communicate in a professional manner and manage your own workload. You will have an understanding of housing policy and maintenance terms with the ability to work under pressure.

This position is for an immediate start for the right person. For further information please contact Omar on 0161 236 3221.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 5 Months

Welfare Rights Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T11:28+00:00

The main purpose of this role is to provide a specialist advice, information and casework management service to low-income Camden residents regarding entitlement to social security benefits, tax credits, and grants. The objective is to increase the level of awareness, knowledge and take up of benefits enabling clients to maximize and maintain their income and improve their management of household income and general money difficulties including debt. You will be working closely with the Children’s Centre Services as part of the Integrated Early Years Service and be based at the Children’s Centre offices. Some travel between different Children’s Centres in the locality is required.

Responsibilities include, providing welfare rights information and advice to the public, Council staff and other statutory and non-statutory agencies in response to telephone and written queries.

Provide specialist welfare rights casework service to low-income Camden residents and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and practice. To interview clients both in the office and in their home environment to undertake assessments of individual client welfare benefit needs.

To be responsible for the follow up casework and signpost to specialised agencies where appropriate.

To provide information to council residents on such council policies and procedures that affect the individual’s financial position e.g. charging for services, rent collectionLiase with national government bodies such as the DWP and Inland Revenue offices on behalf of individual clients and on policy and practice issues.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team but also maintain an independent perspective, have excellent communication skills and work well under pressure.

For more information and details please email your up to date cv or call 0207 630 440 and ask for Ian.

Location: North London
Salary: £15.75 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 12/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Retirement Hosuing Concierge, Basingstoke

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-03T10:43+00:00

Retirement Housing Concierge, Basingstoke
Temporary £14.14 - £18.03

We are looking for a Retirement Housing Concierge to work on an ongoing temporary basis for a Housing Association based in Basingstoke.

The organisation are a provided of both social and supported housing and manage a patch of retirement properties in Basingstoke.

The role is to provide a housing management and concierge service to meet the needs of the residents living in retirement housing and support the maintenance and security of the buildings.

You will be be required to develop and maintain constructive relationships with residents, partners, service partners, service providers and the wider community involved with the scheme.

> Monitor tenancy agreements and act on breaches or disputes
> Arrange viewings and assist in the moving in process to minimise void properties
> Help assist residents with finding additional support when appropriate
> Responsibility for the security of the scheme
> Carry out inspections, identify areas for maintenance, report repairs and direct contractors when on site.

Successful applicants will have an understanding of the needs of older adults, ideally within a housing setting. The role is part time 25 hours per week flexible.
£14.14 per hour PAYE or £18.03 LTD Enhanced CRB and vehicle required.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Basingstoke & Deane
Salary: £14.14 - £18.03 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 3 Months

Waking Night Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:06+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a Waking Night Support Worker to work within their residential support service in Wolverhampton

The role

The role of waking night support worker involves working with adults with moderate learning disabilities and autism, who require support to allow them to live as independently as possible. The role is available for 30-40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Aiding clients with learning disabilities with day to day living to allow them to live independently
Taking part in activities with the clients
Small element of personal care may be required
Working waking nights

Candidate

The successful candidate for the role of Waking Night Support Worker will have:

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities needs in a supportive capacity
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months
A car driver is necessary

If you feel you meet the above criteria of waking night support worker please apply now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £6.50 - £8.29 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Part-time Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:06+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a part time support worker to work within their floating support service in Wolverhampton.

The role

The role of part time support worker involves working with an adult with moderate learning disabilities and autism, who requires support to allow them to live as independently as possible. The role is available for 15 hours a week

Responsibilities

Aiding clients with day to day living to allow them to live independently
Administrating medication
Taking part in activities with the clients
Small element of personal care may be required

Candidate

The successful candidate for the role of Part Time Support Worker will have:

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities needs in an independent living environment
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months
Must be a car driver

If you feel you meet the above criteria of part time support worker please apply now.

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £6.50 - £8.29 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Waking Night Support Worker - Autism

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:05+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a number of Support Workers to work with Adults with Autism, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The role is based in Solihull and is part time doing waking night shifts.

The role
The individual being supported has autism along with other physical conditions and challenging behaviour. The person requires support to allow them to live as independently as possible and help with day to day living. The role is available full time and ongoing.

Responsibilities

Aiding clients with day to day living to allow them to live independently
Experience using physical restraint
Some element of personal care may be required

Candidate
The successful candidate for the role of Support Worker will have:

Experience working with adults with autism, complex needs and/or challenging behaviour
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months

Being a car driver would be desirable.

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Solihull
Salary: £6.50 - £8.20 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T18:00+00:00

Tenant Liaison Officer job in Neath...

My client is one of the leading property services companies in the UK. They have an enviable reputation as one of the premier contractors capable of delivering Welsh Housing Quality Standard and Decent Homes improvement works. They have been working with housing associations and local authorities in Wales for over sixty years and are considered one of the principal partners for the social housing sector striving to achieve WHQS by the end of 2012. Due to the absence of a permanent member of staff they are seeking a temporary tenant liaison officer to join their team for a period of six weeks.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team delivering a kitchen and bathroom replacement contract in Ystradgynlais. Reporting directly to the site manager for the contract responsibilities of the role will include liaising with tenants to schedule improvement works, dealing with enquiries and complaints from tenants, working in partnership with representatives of the housing association, liaising with site management staff and operatives and completing relevant paperwork. The post is full-time, Monday to Friday. Due to travel involved within the role and the fact the some of the tenants are considered to be vulnerable the successful candidate will have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background working a as a tenant liaison officer or working in a role dealing with tenant enquiries to join one of the UK’s leading property services companies. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate and mileage rate.

Location: Neath Port Talbot
Salary: £7.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Weeks

IT Service Desk Analyst

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:54+00:00

We are currently recruiting for an IT service desk analyst to work for a large housing association in Norfolk on a temporary basis.

The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of a first-class IT Service Desk provision to all the customers within the organisation and to provide initial service and guidance through remote support for all IT related issues in all offices and remote sites.
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The post holder will work closely with other members of the IT Services team and will also liaise with all levels of management and employees throughout the business to achieve the key responsibilities below.

You will also be required to:

Document all work according to the agreed procedures in an accurate and efficient manner.
Work towards KPI's and the overall SLA's governing the IT Services Team performance.
Maintain and develop the team's internal adherence to the ITIL framework and key deliverables.
Ensure all incidents are handled with in the governance outlined by ITIL V.3 incident management.
To log calls and maintain accurate written records of work completed using IT Service desk software (Sunrise 2).
To ensure that all communication to the customer in consistent, polite and delivered in the correct manner as outlined by the Service Desk Manager

If you feel you have the skills for this role, please email your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norwich
Salary: £8.50 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 9 Weeks

Sheltered Housing Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:44+00:00

We are currently recruiting for 3 Sheltered Housing Coordinators to work for a local council in Northamptonshire on a temporary basis.

The purpose of the role is to provide housing related support to sheltered housing residents by visiting residents within their homes in accordance with their assessed level of need and support plan.

We are looking for candidates that have experience working within Sheltered Housing or who have previously worked as Scheme Managers and you will need to have experience of writing support plans and risk assessments. The role is based on dispersed sheltered housing schemes so you will need to be a car driver and happy to walk to visit clients in the own home. You will also need to have a current CRB within the last 12 months to be considered.

The working hours are 9am - 5pm but candidates who are able to work on Saturday mornings if required will be viewed favourably.

If you feel you have the skills to match this role, please email your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call on 0121 710 5990.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £15.00 - £18.40 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: 10 Weeks

Asset Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:30+00:00

Asset Manger
Fully compliant Asset Management service to two Hospital Sites
West Midlands
£45,000- £50,000 Negotiable + Car

Long established Facilities Management company provide services to both public and private sector and specialise in rail, retail, telecoms, educations, commercial fit out and manufacturing.

Current trading conditions means an Asset Manager is needed to deliver efficient and fully compliant asset management service to two hospital sites within a high profile complex PFI healthcare facilities management commission including:

Developing and delivering policies and strategies for the whole-life management of the PFI healthcare estate and its assets.
Ensuring compliance with all healthcare estate statutory, contractual and HTM requirements.
Commissions and oversees major capital projects and lifecycle works.
Delivering a cost effective small works delivery service
Providing expert specialist and professional construction and estates projects advice to other estates staff, directors, senior management of the client and Trusts; may advise external agencies.

This job requires someone with NHS/Healthcare and Estates experience and preferably someone who holds MRICS or another memebership. The ideal candidate will have excellent people management experience, leadership skills and great personal drive.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 pa Car
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Resident Involvement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:22+00:00

Our client, a prominent Housing Association, are seeking to employ a Customer Involvement Officer to start as soon as possible for approximately 6-8 weeks.

Based from their head office, you will sit within the neighbourhoods team and manage a variety of resident involvement activities including the following:

To involve and engage customers to shape and influence the management of their homes and their neighbourhood.
To positively promote the customer involvement options available.
To actively take part in customer meetings, including TRA's, Forums, customer events etc
To work closely with the Tenant Participation Officer to increase customer involvement
To encourage initiatives that will promote prevention of Anti Social Behaviour within the Neighbourhood.

Due to the specialist nature of this role we will only consider applications from candidates with relevant experience and a proven track record in resident involvement and customer engagement.

Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will offered immediately to suitably qualified candidates.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Oldham
Salary: £12.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6-8 Weeks

Homelessness Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T17:12+00:00

Homelessness Support Worker required to work for a local authority in the Yorkshire area. The role will have responsibility for the day to day management of the temporary accommodation for the homeless, acting as the primary point of contact between homeless households and the local authorities. Participates in an out of hours standby rota to respond to homelessness emergencies throughout the district, including incidents within temporary accommodation. To be responsible for the day to day management of temporary accommodation for the homeless. To provide support and assistance to residents within temporary accommodation.To participate in an out of hours standby rota responding to homelessness emergencies, including incidents within temporary accommodation.

Candidates must have previous homelessness experience working within temporary accommodation.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £9.00 - £11.50 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 05/03/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T16:06+00:00

Hays Social Housing are looking for an experienced Tenant Liaison Officer to work in the Nottingham area for 3 - 4 weeks minimum on a short term contract. You will be working on a decent homes project doing PV work. You will be liaising between tenants and contractors, arranging work and dealing with complaints as alot of work is being carried out in a short space of time.

Experience is essential, as is a driving licence and car and valid CSCS card.

This role is to start Monday Morning so please call as soon as possible for an immediate start.

Hays Construction & Property is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3-4 Wks +

Performance Officer / Data Analyst

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-02T14:51+00:00

Performance Officer / Data Analyst

Eden Brown in association with one of Leeds key Housing Associations are seeking a Performance Officer on a 3 month contract.

Initially the role will focus on the data analysis and KPI side we will need a candidate that has a skill set which includes:

ability to interpret and analyse data
strong Excel skills, e.g. pivot tables, equations, logical formulas
experience of using databases
presenting performance information and KPIs
working with managers to interpret and translate data

For a full job specification and to apply please contact Peter Brownley on 0113 3940133

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £10.00 - £13.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Domiciliary Care Manager, Immediate Role!

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T17:10+00:00

Domiciliary Care Branch Manager, urgently required!

Location: West Midlands
Rate: £dependent upon experience
Start: ASAP
Length: Ongoing
Hours: 37 per week

For this role you will be required to have experience in the following areas:

NVQ level 4 in Health & Social Care
Registered Health Care manager, registered with CQC
Responsible for the day to day running of the office, ensuring National Standards for Domiciliary care Agencies are met in accordance with the Care Standards Act
Management experience for domiciliary care staff
Handling spot checks and assessments in line with CQC guidelines
Fully involved in CQC inspections and implementing recommendations
Producing staff rota's to ensure quality care
Running of a branch to cover 3000 hours of care
Assessments and re-assessments of care standards

To secure a start for this excellent opportunity contact Claire or Stuart ASAP on 0121 616 0660 or alternatively email (email address removed) as soon as possible

Venn Group's "Recommendation Scheme": if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for £25 worth of vouchers from a choice of high street organisations.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £10.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Assistant Property Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T15:23+00:00

Our client in the Bridgwater is looking for a Property Services Assistant to join their team in an office based social housing role. The main purpose of this role will be to provide administrative support to the Property Services team and to assist in delivering a high quality customer focused service. This is a temporary assignment that is to start as soon as possible with a view to lasting until the end of March. It is essential that you have strong previous experience with social housing and good IT skills including excel.

Location: Somerset
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Supported Housing Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T14:15+00:00

Supported Housing Administrator required for a Housing Association in the West Yorkshire area. The role will be to work in the Older Persons Team and will involve providing admin support to the team. Duties will include; setting up tenant files, general filing, completing letters and appointments. The role will also be assisting the income management officer therefore candidates must have sound working knowledge of data base and excel.

Candidates will ideally have worked within housing administration.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £7.00 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 8 Weeks

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T13:56+00:00

Eden Brown are currently recruiting for a Project Support Worker to work on a specific project for a housing association in the West Yorkshire area. The role will be to work with 'hard to reach' vulnerable clients groups within their own homes. The role will be to carry out assessments, writing up reports and carrying out specific action points. These action points may include; having energy assessments completed via energy companies, arranging for pre-pay utility meters which are badly located, to be located in better positions, where possible. Ensuring clients are registered with a G.P. Sign-posting them to other support services in the city if their needs are not currently being met. Arranging for a surveyor to assess any physical aspects of their property.

Candidates must have previous experience of working with vulnerable client groups. Have access to their own transport and have an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £8.30 - £10.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 14/02/2012
Duration: 6 Weeks

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-02-01T13:02+00:00

A Greater Manchester-based Housing Trust is seeking an experienced Housing Officer to join them initially on a 4 week contract to start as soon as possible.

This is a fully generic role and as such you will need to be able to show a recent proven track record in the following areas:

Estate Management
Anti-Social Behaviour and Neighbour Nuisance
Voids Management
Lettings and Sign Ups
Tenancy Issues
Estate Inspections
Resident Involvement

You will be managing a dispersed patch of properties and so we can only consider candidates with access to their own vehicle.

My client can offer an immediate start for the right candidate so please apply as soon as possible to register your interest in this vacancy.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Weeks

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T20:17+00:00

A large North West Housing provider has approached Eden Brown to secure the services of an experienced Scheme Manager until the end of March based in South Liverpool

Main purpose of job

To provide housing related support to the tenants of the Association's sheltered housing schemes.

To act as key facilitator to ensure that services are accessed to meet tenants support and care needs with the aim of enabling tenants to remain living independently in their tenancies for as long as possible.

To deal with all new lettings at the scheme

To ensure that all contractual requirements of the Supporting People regime are met.

Due to nature of this role interested candidates must have worked with Older People previously and have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure

If this sounds like you send your details to (email address removed) or call 0161 233 1600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/02/2012
Duration: 6 Weeks

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T19:05+00:00

Anti-social Behaviour Officer job in Bristol…

My client is a leading housing association based in Swindon. They are one of the main providers of affordable housing across the South and South West of England and have an excellent reputation. They own and manage in excess of 32,000 properties and provide general needs, supported and older persons housing. Due to the absence of a permanent member of staff they are looking for a temporary Anti-Social Behaviour Officer to join their team until April.

Based at one of the organisation's regional offices in Swindon the successful candidate will work alongside a team of housing officers and housing assistants and will report directly into the organisation’s Operations Manager. The purpose of the role is to deal with high-level cases of anti-social behaviour, neighbour nuisance and hate crime across the organisation’s estates in Wiltshire. The post is full time, thirty-seven hours per week. Responsibilities of the role will include managing a caseload of ongoing cases, undertaking investigations of complaints, taking witness statements, working in conjunction with the police, social services and other agencies, home visits to tenants, maintaining an up to date records and paperwork on cases, preparing case notes for court, signposting mediation services, supporting housing officers with low and medium level cases of ASB and assisting in the development and delivery of ASB related projects. Due to the mobile nature of the role and the fact that some of the organisation’s tenants are considered vulnerable candidates are expect to have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background in dealing with high-level anti-social behaviour cases within the social housing sector to join a leading housing association. Benefits of the post will include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: Swindon
Salary: £14.50 - £16.31 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Supported Housing Team Leader

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T18:26+00:00

Our client is a London-based housing provider and charity who are currently looking for a Supported Housing Team Manager to work across 3 schemes in East London for vulnerable adults with various support needs.

Managing teams across 3 services, your role as Supported Housing Team Manager will involve providing a constant managerial presence and ensuring the smooth day to day operations of the services in the absence of the full time Manager.

The successful applicant to this role will possess:
• Proven experience of managing supported housing services for vulnerable people, ideally with additional knowledge of registered care service management
• Background of working with client groups including people with mental health diagnoses, young people leaving care, and older people with various support needs
• Ability to oversee dispersed teams and delegate tasks to Deputy Managers to ensure the services operate smoothly on a day to day basis

Your duties as Supported Housing Team Manager will include:
• Day to day operational management of 3 schemes including a registered care home for people with various mental health support needs, an older person’s scheme for adults aged 55+ with various support needs, and a young person’s service for vulnerable people aged 16-24.
• Managing a staff team including Deputy Managers and front line Support Workers, ensuring that they are providing a high standard of support in line with organisational policy and procedure
• Maintaining internal and external working relationships and ensuring that the organisation maintains a positive reputation in the wider community

This is a short-term temporary role and we are looking for candidates who can start the post at short notice – if you meet the above criteria, please send your CV today.

Location: East London
Salary: £14.50 - £17.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Approx 3 Months

Asset Investment Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T16:29+00:00

Eden Brown are exclusively recruiting for a Asset Investment Officer for our client a Housing Association in North East Lincolnshire.
Shoreline Housing Partnership who own and manage 8000 homes is a not for profit organisation providing affordable housing for the people of North East Lincolnshire.

Formed in 2005 after a stock transfer from the council our client are looking to recruit individuals who are keen to make a difference to their Customers lives by way of excellent customer care and quality.

Purpose of the post

To ensure Shoreline Housing Partnership (SHP) database for its stock, APEX, contains up to date, accurate and all relevant information necessary for compliance with all legislative and statutory responsibilities and for accurate business planning.
To ensure APEX contains up to date and accurate information relating to component accounting to inform the business plan and other SHP Board reports.

Dimensions

To be responsible for the organisations stock database covering approximately 8,000 properties.

To be responsible for the production of regular reports to assist decision making and measure works progress against business plan projections.

To ensure that all relevant component and property information is captured and reported to Head of Neighbourhood Investment for inclusion in business plans and financial reporting.

To be responsible for the supervision of one Technical Assistant

To lead on the management and maintenance of SHPs asset management database (APEX). To ensure all data held is accurate and up to date. To provide information to assist SHP meet all legislative requirements and enable SHP to produce fully informed business plans and investment programmes.
To lead on undertaking periodic reviews and audits of the APEX database information, collected from the Stock Condition Surveys and other sources to produce accurate reporting.
To ensure all SHP's different assets are categorised appropriately and in line with statutory and regulatory definitions to enable all appropriate maintenance and investment programmes to be carried out in a timely manner.
To ensure that all information relating to SHP assets are recorded by key attributes and component parts that will enable effective and accurate stock management.
To ensure each attribute has appropriate, lifecycles, costings and other detailed information recorded and updated in line with construction industry standards and best practice to enable accurate business and stock investment planning.
To produce regular reports based on accurate and up to date information on stock condition and investment progress that will form the basis of reports for business planning purposes.
To assist in planning stock investment needs against the business plan provision and assist in modelling programmes of work where required.
To liaise with the SHP IT team to ensure that the interface between all company stock database systems is maintained and all appropriate and accurate data is inputted in a timely manner, to ensure effective delivery of operational services.
Knowledge and Experience
Excellent working knowledge of Construction Industry standards regarding key building components and attributes of a wide range of assets, including dwellings, High Medium Low Rise flatted accommodation, and Sheltered housing complexes.
Knowledge of component lifecycles, e.g bathrooms and kitchens, and their replacement costs
Experience of developing and implementing stock survey programmes to capture all necessary and appropriate information relating to assets for the purposes of planning stock investment programmes or reporting on regulatory compliance
A knowledge and understanding of building maintenance and construction costs and works descriptions.
Understanding of energy efficiency measures and solutions to improve stock performance on energy efficiency,
Understanding and interpreting legislative requirements and the impact on organisational responsibilities to ensure accurate and up to date capture of information
Track record of producing reports for organisation business planning for large capital investment programmes and ability to operate to tight deadlines.
The ability to maintain high quality standards in the maintenance of the systems

Experience of managing or working on asset databases or similar systems and bespoke packages such as APEX - Essential
Experience and excellent understanding of key property related components and their replacement lifecycles – Essential
Experience of using data to plan programmes of work to residential properties - Desirable
Experience and knowledge of identifying solutions to complex problems using IT management systems and familiar with relational databases - Desirable
Experience of using a wide range of IT software applications in particular Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint - Essential.
Experience gained in a property maintenance related environment – Desirable.
Completion of an ONC or equivalent in a Construction related subject. – Desirable

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Grimsby
Salary: £25,150 pa + Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Collections Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T16:20+00:00

A local authority is looking to recruit a Collections officer to work within their housing department to help them recover rents from tenants who are in arrears.

The role
The role of Collections Officer will involve liaising with tenants and visiting them to recover the arrears.

Responsibilities

Visiting clients to discuss issues of arrears
Setting up payment plans to recover income
Serving notices where necessary

Candidate
The successful candidate for the role for Collections Officer will have:

Previous experience within rent arrears or income recovery
Be a car driver
Be immediately available for start work for a six week contract

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £12.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T14:50+00:00

Hays have been approached by a leading Housing organisation to help in their search for a Scheme Manager. This is a temporary job to cover a 2 month period to start as soon as possible.

The main purposes of the role are to provide housing related support to the tenants, to play a key role ensuring all services are accessed to meet tenants needs enabling them to remain living independently within the scheme. Dealing with all new lettings and adhering to Supporting People requirements.

To be considered for this role applicants must
have a proven track record of working with, and supporting, older people.
have a previous experience supervising staff.
have gained, or be working towards, an appropriate housing qualification (HNC Housing, National Wardens Certificate etc.)
be I.T. literate at an intermediate level and be able to use the PC functionally.
have taken health & safety training within the last 2 years and be familiar with its role in the workplace.

If you have the experience for this role please contact me on 0151 236 8788 and forward your CV on to me.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £8.00 - £8.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Debt Prevention Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T11:32+00:00

Debt Prevention Officer

Eden Brown in conjunction with a major Housing Association in the North East are recruiting for a Debt Prevention Officer.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting directly to the Debt Prevention Manager, provide an excellent customer service in relation to maximising income collection, promoting preventative measures, and where appropriate undertake recovery action in relation to the recovery of debt, both current and former. This will be on an area basis.

Contribute to identifying service improvements in relation to the Income Management Strategy and policy development.

Increase customer satisfaction and attain high levels of performance in relation to Income Management indicators.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support the Debt Prevention Manager in producing a focused, cost effective and customer focused income management service.
Ensuring that performance in relation to key performance indicators and service promises are achieved and exceeded.
Carry out preventative and recovery actions and liaise with Patch Managers in relation to the recovery of all debt (Patch Managers have responsibility for early arrears preventative and recovery actions).
Undertake home visits and telephone enquiries to ensure maximum income collection, and where appropriate undertake out of hours work.
Ensure high standards of customer care in all operational areas and ensure that these services are maintained and developed.
Build successful relationships with Stockton Council, local residents, other agencies and localised THL teams, to ensure that excellent services are provided for customers in relation to income management.
Ensure appropriate sign posting and referrals are made to other agencies to ensure customers receive maximum take up of benefits and are provided with the appropriate money advice.
Contribute to the development of policies and the Income Management Strategy.
Undertake a tracing role and identify cases where appropriate for referral to Debt Collection agencies or write off in accordance with the Write off Policy.
Attend Court where appropriate in the recovery of current or former arrears recovery.

Please contact Peter Brownley on 0113 3940133 to apply

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £10.50 - £12.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Month By Month

Revenue Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:56+00:00

A Revenue Services Officer required in Manchester on a short term temporary contract basis.

My client, a large Housing Organisation based in Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced Revenue Services Officer to join their specialist Income Revenues Team. This post is for 2 months, 35 hours per week.

You will be responsible for the maximisation of rental income and the recovery of rent arrears, contacting customers directly and signposting them to the relevant benefits or specialist money advice agencies.

Also, making arrangements and agreements for repayment of arrears by ensuring a firm approach to debt recovery. You will monitor accounts ensuring early intervention and prevention of debt escalation.

You will also be responsible for court preparation and attend court where required representing the Association.

Location: Manchester
Salary: £11.00 - £13.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Leasehold & Marketing Manager - North Wales

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T10:41+00:00

Leasehold & Marketing Manager - North Wales

My Client is a leading Housing Association based in North Wales and is currently looking for an experienced Leasehold and Marketing Manager to join their Technical Services Dept in North Wales.

RICS accredited, you must have relevant experience from a previous role in a similar capacity working for a Housing Association.

Key Tasks will include;

To promote and co-ordinate the key aspects of the department
Identifying and promoting new proposals for non-core housing and related projects
To identify and develop proposals and manage new services to be offered by the HA
To review, develop and propose/update policies, procedures and strategies affecting the Leasehold & Marketing section ensuring compliance with necessary legal requirements in enforcing tenant/lease conditions
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of leasehold schemes
To manage the departmental budget and show full accountability
To promote the Groups' Low Cost Home Ownership programme
To advise the Director of Development & Technical Services on the need for and suitability of potential new developments for low cost home ownership properties

You will need to have a indepth knowledge of the application of Welsh Government LCHO guidelines and procedures in relation to sales of LCHO properties - You will have a clear understanding of;

Marketing & Leasehold Sales
Understanding & Application of Right to Buy
Understanding & Application of Landlord and Tenant Legislation, including Leasehold
Knowledge & Application of Settingup and Managing Co-operative Housing Schemes

This will be a temporary contract for a minimum period of 3 months with the possibility of extending further. If you think you fit the criterea, please apply now!!

Location: Denbighshire
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months+

Young Persons Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T09:13+00:00

A local charity is looking to recruit a Young Persons Support Worker to work within their hostel based support service within Birmingham.

The role
As a Young Persons Support Worker you will be working with young people who are homeless, who require tenancy related support as well as advice and guidance. The role will be full time and you will be required to work a number of different shifts including nights.

Responsibilities

Key working with clients to build successful and trusting relationships
Keeping record of work done with clients in the form of support plans
Risk assessing individuals

Candidate
The successful candidate for the role of Young Persons Support Worker will have:

Experience working with young people with similar needs in a supportive capacity
A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
A CRB check within the last 12 months

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £7.50 - £9.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Business Analyst

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-31T09:12+00:00

Business Analyst - Greater Manchester

Successful candidates will need to have previous experience in the following -

Design, development and configuration of the MS Dynamics CRM system to support the delivery of services via the Customer Services Organisation.
Developing the Management Information suite that takes data from CRM (and other sources) to provide a comprehensive reporting solution. Support development of integrations and new workstreams with CRM.

Experience of Microsoft Dynamics CRM (v4.0) - developing, customisation, configuration and implementation
Understanding of system development - version control, system/user testing, issue management, deployments and user training/support
The development and maintenance of Management Information - developing of data from MS Dynamics CRM, advanced Excel skills and exposure to data management tools e.g. Business Objects
Practical experience/application of the following technical skills: Essential - JavaScript and XML, Preferred - Web services, C#, VB.Net, SQL Server, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory and VMware
Exposure to working in an agile project delivery environment
Experience of Local Authority projects and CRM deployments an advantage
Experience of developing solutions with handling multiple services, subsequent integrations and the use of middleware such as BizTalk

The hours will be Monday to Friday 35 hours a week

CRM Project – Customer Services Programme

The post holder reports to one of the Senior Business Analysts in the Customer Services Programme. Apart from team members the main contacts of the job are Strategic Management Team, Chief Officers, departmental representatives and public sector bodies.

Main Purpose of the Job

To ensure the successful development of services as part of the Customer Services Programme in line with corporate aims, objectives and values.
Integration of services with ‘new' technological solutions may be involved and, where appropriate, redesigning service delivery processes to assist the achievement of corporate and national targets for electronic service delivery.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £129.60 - £145.14 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Outreach Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T17:26+00:00

Outreach Worker

The Role:

Morgan Hunt’s client, a leading Drug and Alcohol service based in Oxfordshire is currently looking to recruit a an Outreach worker who will be helping to reduce rough sleeping and other forms of negative street activity.

The successful candidate for the role of an Outreach worker should have the following:

Minimum 1 years experience in a similar post
Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and mental health
Good Communication skills
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out initial assessments of clients
Care planning
Managing a caseload
Engaging with clients
Referrals to other agencies
Maintain and update records
Being able to work shifts

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £9.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T16:53+00:00

Housing Officer

Neighbourhood housing officer / Tenancy Officer role in the East Grinstead area.

A role has arisen for a housing officer in the East Grinstead area.

This organisation is one of the largest housing associations in the UK and has offices across the country. This role will be covering a large patch of properties across West Sussex, Kent and southeast London.

The role will entail-

Dealing with void properties

Managing new sign up’s

Estate Inspections

Reporting and dealing with ASB (anti-social Behaviour) case.

Supporting clients with any issues they have.

Home Visits

Managing Rent accounts

This role is a general needs housing officer position.

This role is for 2 months possibly ongoing. Full time 37 hours per week.

As you will be required to travel around the West Sussex, Kent and South East London areas for the role it is essential that you drive. You will be paid a mileage rate.

Location: West Sussex
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Service Charge / Leasehold Team Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T14:23+00:00

Hays Social Housing are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit an interim Service Charge / leasehold Manager until December 2012. You will work with the Income Manager to develop the service, seeking out best practice and implementing improvements. You will manage the team, which is responsible for the calculation and administration of service charges, management fees, ground rents etc which are collectable from tenants, leaseholders, landlords and other agents. You will also ensure service charges are accurately calculated and set for tenants and leaseholders.

As the successful candidate you must have significant experience in the management of service charges on mixed tenure estates, and service charge/leasehold management experience at senior level. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the relevance of leases, agreements, case law and legislation to calculate service charges. Excellent numerical and IT skills will be required.

Applications will be accepted until Friday 3rd February 2012

Please contact Amy at Hays immediately for more information.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: December 12

Revenues Services Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T12:17+00:00

A Revenues Services Assistant required in Manchester on a Permanent basis.

Our Client, a large Residential Social Landlord, based in Manchester is looking to expand their specialist Revenue Services Team where you will be providing an important service by assisting customers to pay their rent and minimise rent arrears. You will endeavor to achieve top customer service satisfaction scores also ensuring household income is optimised contributing the Groups financial stability.

Managing a caseload, you will be required to have knowledge of maximising rent arrears, service charges and rechargeable repairs, providing accurate advice with the capability to solve complex rent arrear cases.

You will be responsible for providing a holistic housing services package to ensure the prevention and escalation of debt by personal contact with customers also assisting with overpayments, scrutinising any claims for accuracy and compliance with the relevant benefits agency. You will refer customers where necessary to the Financial Inclusion Team to provide assistance with welfare benefits.

This position requires someone who is used to a target based culture working within a busy office environment. You will need to have the relevant housing knowledge along with excellent communication and customer service skills. You will also need experience in dealing with Local Authorities and Support Agencies. Candidates must have knowledge of key Housing Legislation, awareness of Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity. It is essential you have a driving license.

If you are looking for a new exciting opportunity and have the relevant experience, please contact Omar on 0161 236 3221

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £16,000 - £20,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Money Support Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T11:49+00:00

A job has arisen working for a Welfare Benefits / Debt Management officer working for a Housing Association based in West Kent. As a welfare benefits officer / debt management officer you will be required to provide residents with guidance to individuals about social security benefits and welfare entitlements.

Our client provides more than 8,000 affordable homes in 22 local authority areas in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and South London. They are an innovate Housing Association that is at the forefront of financial inclusion sector. They offer new and exciting schemes and opportunities to make a difference to their tenants lives.

Your role will be to work with tenants to help them understand their entitlements and explain benefit decisions that have been made. You will be liaising on a regular basis with the income recovery team and assisting with a rent arrears strategy. A major part of the role will be to manage their finances including creating household budgets, spending diaries and financial health checks.

You will need to have excellent knowledge of welfare benefits and all the current changes. Ability to help tenants with debt management. The ability to manage a case load of work and hit the required target of residents.

Location: Kent
Salary: £14.00 - £17.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

DLO Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T11:17+00:00

We are currently looking for an individual to manage the DLO.

The individual will direct and manage both the responsive and the planned repairs service for the South Yorkshire based housing provider with a minimum of 5 years experience in housing maintenance.

You will also have experience of managing budgets, monitoring performances, managing staff teams and develop new systems.

You must have a driving licence and have good I.T skills.

please contact for more details.

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Customer Service Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T10:55+00:00

A Housing Association with offices in Plymouth and Totnes require an experienced customer service candidate to work in their call center. You must have worked in a similar role before and have dealt with housing association tenants.

This role is answering incoming calls from residents, resolving issues including rent arrears, antisocial behavior and maintenance.

You need to be confidently computer literate and able to gather information whilst typing into their computer system.
This role is to start immediately for 2 months. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £7.50 - £8.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Stock Condition Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T10:16+00:00

I am currently looking for a stock condition surveyor for a Social housing organization

The individual will be experienced within the maintenance field and be fully competent in completing stock condition surveys for the North Yorkshire based housing provider.

You will be a good communicator, with the ability to use various IT systems to allow for the collation of surveys.

Please make contact for more details

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £1.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Repairs Clerk

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-30T09:55+00:00

I am currently looking for an individual who is capable of supporting the repairs team.

I am looking for somebody with a social housing background, who will liaise with tenants with regards to repairs that are needed within their properties, you will be expected to support the tenant and log their query for the trade team to action.

There also may be an opportunity for the right individual to be further involved in the planning function of the role, where you will be expected to delegate the trades team in terms of completing the repairs as they are coming in through the call center.

You would preferably have good communication skills, I.T skills and have experience of working within the social housing environment.

Location: Bradford
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks+

Care/Support/Project Worker's

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T17:32+00:00

Care Worker's, Support Worker's & Project Worker's required.

Hays Care & Support is a specialist recruitment agency that provides staff to Public, Private and Not for Profit organisations in Social Care and Supported Housing. Our clients work with all vulnerable client groups and provide accommodation and home based support.

We are looking for staff to work across the Southampton, New Forest, Portsmouth and Winchester areas.

You’ll need a minimum of 12 months Care/Support experience, have good communication skills with the ability to converse on a one to one basis and must enjoy working with people.

We can offer competitive rates and flexible hours which may include working days, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced CRB check and vetting procedure.

Location: Southampton
Salary: £7.00 - £12.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Team Manager - Floating Support

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T17:10+00:00

Team Manager- Floating Support

Morgan Hunt's client, a leading supported housing and floating support provider, is looking for an experienced Manager to lead and rejuvenate one of their floating support services in North London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the line management of eight floating support staff as well as the service budget.

Candidate duties:
•Line managing a staff team
•Conducting staff supervisions, appraisals and performance management
•Managing the service budgets
•Working with senior management in the operational running of the service
•Liaising with external stakeholders and promoting the service in the borough

Candidate needs:
•Experience line managing staff and running a floating support service
•Experience of staff performance management
•Managing the service budgets
•Excellent communication and people management skills

If you are interested in this position, please contact us immediately. Due to the large volume of applicants, if you do not hear from us within 7 days please treat your application as unsuccessful.

Location: London
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T16:34+00:00

Housing Officer

Neighbourhood housing officer / Tenancy Officer role in the Dartford area.

A role has arisen for a housing officer in the Dartford area.

This organisation is one of the largest housing associations in South East London and Kent. This role will be covering a patch of 480 properties all within Kent and south east London.

The role will entail-

DIY Court cases

Dealing with void properties

Managing new sign up’s

Estate Inspections

Reporting and dealing with ASB (anti-social Behaviour) case.

Supporting clients with any issues they have.

Home Visits

Managing Rent accounts

This role is a general needs housing officer position.

This role is for 2 months possibly ongoing. Full time 37 hours per week.

As you will be required to travel around the Kent and South East London areas for the role it is essential that you drive. You will be paid a mileage rate.

Location: Kent
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Substance Misuse Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T14:06+00:00

Morgan Hunt’s client, a leading Drug and Alcohol Service based in Oxfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Project Worker to work with young people aged over 11 and under the age of 19 whose use of drug and/or alcohol is significantly impacting upon their social, physical and psychological functioning.

Key responsibilities include:

Working with young people who are affected by parent/s or family members’ drug and /or alcohol use
Providing weekly data on contact hours with young people
Carrying out initial and ongoing assessments of clients
Care planning
Managing a caseload
Administration of prescribed medication
Referrals to other agencies
Maintain and update records.

The successful candidate for the role of a Project Worker should have the following:

Minimum 1 years experience in a similar post
Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and treatments
Good Communication skills
An enhanced CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply now.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £13.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Money Management Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:53+00:00

Hays Social Housing are looking for a part time Money Management Advisor to join a very busy team on a part time basis, 18.5 hours a week. You must have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use.

A strong background in benefits is essential, as you will be assessing peoples entitlements and advising them on the money they are entitled to. You will be looking at debts and providing debt management advice, and assisting people in managing their money effectively. You will assist service users to undertake negotiations with creditors and benefit organisations, and assist in maximising peoples income.

For more information please contact Amy at Hays ASAP on 0115 9598786

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: March Minimum

Service Manager, Young Persons Services

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T11:21+00:00

Service Manager, Young Persons Services
Contract £28,824 - £31,814

We are looking for a Service Manager for a contract managing Young Persons Services for a Housing Association based in Weston Super Mare.

The organisation are a provider of social and supported housing and manage a number of housing services supporting young people in Weston Super Mare, Bristol & Yeovil.

The role is to be responsible for the effective management of the young persons services in Weston Super Mare, Bristol & Yeovil ensuring the strategic aims of the projects are met whilst maintaining the commitments they have to their young residents.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

> Take responsibility for the operation of services for young people in three locations
> Support staff members to achieve the aims of projects
> Be responsible for the ongoing development of the organisations strategic objectives in relation to young persons support
> Take a key role in upcoming tender applications

Successful applicants will be able to display

> A background in managing services for young people
> The ability to liaise and negotiate with statutory and voluntary agencies
> Staff management skills
> Multi-Agency working
> Financial and Budgetary control

The role offered on a contract basis, is full time and is working across Somerset and Bristol therefore access to vehicle is essential as is an Enhanced CRB disclosure.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £28,824 - £31,814 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 6 Months

Leasehold Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T10:50+00:00

Leasehold Coordinator

Eden Brown in association with a major national housing association are seeking a Leasehold Coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Previous experience of working in leasehold, an understanding of the financial implications for this housing tenure and an understanding of the various leases.
Knowledge of leasehold legislation, in particular the new Leasehold Reform Act.
Understanding of financial implications and types of Lease
Financial knowledge and awareness in relation to monitoring and apportioning service charges and building funds.
Effective communication – verbal/written
IT literate in Word & Excel
Good general education 5 GCSE passes and RSA II Typing

For more information and to apply please contact Peter Brownley on 0113 3940133

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Durham
Salary: £11.00 - £13.80 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Money Managment Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-27T09:33+00:00

Provide comprehensive money management and debt advice to service users on a caseload basis in conjunction with other teams and provide advice and support to colleagues..
Write letters, memoranda and reports on matters affecting the service.
Assist with the compilation of management information and statistics.
Promote comprehensive advice service on money management including carrying out welfare benefit/tax credit checks for service users and potential service users to maximise income.
Assist service users to undertake negotiations with creditors and benefit organisations, including applications for Housing Benefit backdated requests, reviews and appeals.
Keep accurate case records, for each referral including signposting to other organisations to assist performance monitoring of impact of service and ensure actions recorded on IT system
Use spreadsheet to collate overarching data on case numbers and outcomes to provide performance statistics as required.
Maintain and update policies, procedures and documents relevant to service.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont)

Visit service users in their own homes and deal with telephone and personal enquiries. Undertake drop in sessions as dictated by the service; attend Tenants and Residents’ group meetings and other community consultation events.
Promote and encourage tenants, leaseholders and residents to take part effectively in consultation and local housing decision making processes.
Assist with the development and maintenance of a Quality Management system and carry out duties in accordance with procedures laid down in the Quality procedure manuals, KLOE process and Action Plans.
Develop and actively promote benefit take up campaigns (in partnership where possible) to encourage the maximisation of income using a wide range of methods.
Research, write and produce newsletters, leaflets and other information on welfare benefits and debt advice.
Cascade relevant training and information to staff, tenants and Board members in a timely manner.
Assist with maximising the recovery of current and former tenants’ rent arrears and other debts; this may include attendance at court.
Develop positive working relationships, protocols and best practice with partner organisations.
Develop policies in relation to community initiatives and anti poverty strategies.
Make referrals and signpost to partner agencies (including CAB and Housing Benefits) ensuring an effective working relationship is developed.
Liaison with Housing Management Advisors to ensure a referral system is maintained to meet service requirements.

Nottingham

. Provide comprehensive money management and debt advice to service users on a caseload basis in conjunction with other teams and provide advice and support to colleagues..
Write letters, memoranda and reports on matters affecting the service.
Assist with the compilation of management information and statistics.
Promote comprehensive advice service on money management including carrying out welfare benefit/tax credit checks for service users and potential service users to maximise income.
Assist service users to undertake negotiations with creditors and benefit organisations, including applications for Housing Benefit backdated requests, reviews and appeals.
Keep accurate case records, for each referral including signposting to other organisations to assist performance monitoring of impact of service and ensure actions recorded on IT system
Use spreadsheet to collate overarching data on case numbers and outcomes to provide performance statistics as required.
Maintain and update policies, procedures and documents relevant to service.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont)

Visit service users in their own homes and deal with telephone and personal enquiries. Undertake drop in sessions as dictated by the service; attend Tenants and Residents’ group meetings and other community consultation events.
Promote and encourage tenants, leaseholders and residents to take part effectively in consultation and local housing decision making processes.
Assist with the development and maintenance of a Quality Management system and carry out duties in accordance with procedures laid down in the Quality procedure manuals, KLOE process and Action Plans.
Develop and actively promote benefit take up campaigns (in partnership where possible) to encourage the maximisation of income using a wide range of methods.
Research, write and produce newsletters, leaflets and other information on welfare benefits and debt advice.
Cascade relevant training and information to staff, tenants and Board members in a timely manner.
Assist with maximising the recovery of current and former tenants’ rent arrears and other debts; this may include attendance at court.
Develop positive working relationships, protocols and best practice with partner organisations.
Develop policies in relation to community initiatives and anti poverty strategies.
Make referrals and signpost to partner agencies (including CAB and Housing Benefits) ensuring an effective working relationship is developed.
Liaison with Housing Management Advisors to ensure a referral system is maintained to meet service requirements.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph Limited
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T18:06+00:00

Supported Housing Officer job in Bristol…

My client is a medium sized registered social landlord. They have been established for over forty years and currently employ forty-five members of staff. They provide general needs and supported housing in Bristol, South Wales, the Midlands, Gloucestershire and London. The organisation has recently granted an extended period of leave to a permanent member of staff, which has created the need for a temporary supported housing officer to work at one of their projects in Bristol.

The project is a shared housing project for 55 homeless women and women at risk of becoming homeless. The successful candidate will report into one of the organisation’s project managers and will work as part of a team of 5 supported housing officers. The purpose of the post is to assist the project’s residents to live independently whilst delivering support and housing management services. Day to day responsibilities of the role will include selecting new residents, conducting risk assessments, support planning, signposting, encouraging resident to participate in project activities, teaching life skills, collecting and monitoring rents, providing advice in relation to benefits, reporting repairs, completing the voids process and liaising with charities and other support agencies. The role is part-time, 21 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background supporting vulnerable people to join a project committed to supporting one of the most vulnerable groups of people in society. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1.5 Months

Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T17:44+00:00

The post is to provide the Admin support for the County Council lease car scheme which has now been rolled out throughout the borough. Your role would be to arrange for cars to be returned to the lease car company, arrange repairs to the cars as required, day to day management of the pool cars and raising orders through the purchase order system. This is a fabulous role and is dealing with a new fleet of electric cars with a few for it to be rolled out nationwide if the project is successful.
If you feel you are suitable for the post and would like to receive full info, please contact me on the number provided or by email for an informal chat around the post.

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Anti Social Behaviour Specialist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T14:07+00:00

Eden Brown is working on behalf of a Social Housing Provider for an experienced Anti Social Behaviour Specialist on an interim basis likely to last 3 months working across Cheshire

The role will include:

Being responsible for tackling serious anti social behaviour cases and the enforcement of tenancy conditions.
Liaising with other staff within Housing and with other agencies to develop strategies to minimise and control anti social behaviour.
Investigating complaints of serious anti social behaviour including interviewing, observing and documenting casework
Working closely with the Police and other partner agencies to help achieve the organisations objectives.
Creating case plans for each perpetrator of anti social behaviour.
Co-ordinating the input into multi-agency responses to anti social behaviour.
Working closely with perpetrators to help break the cycle of anti social behaviour by intervening directly and using support agencies to work with them closely.
Preparing of cases for injunctive action, possession orders and anti social behaviour orders

Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have worked across Anti Social Behaviour for at least 2 years and be available for an immediate interview

If this sounds like you send your CV to (email address removed) or alternatively call 0161 233 1600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks

Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T13:49+00:00

One of Eden Brown's prestigious clients has an urgent requirement for an experienced Housing Assistant working in Liverpool likely to last for a month with a view to an extension

The role will involve

Understanding and dealing with property pool selections
Tenancy write ups
Standard Admin support

Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have understanding and proven experience of working with property pool

If this sounds like you please send your CV to (email address removed) or call 0161 233 1600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £7.00 - £7.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T11:33+00:00

Eden Brown has been approached by a housing provider as they require an experienced Housing Officer situated in Liverpool

The daily duties will include:

Managing a patch area of properties that would also include:
Allocations, Waiting list and Transfer requests
Estate monitoring
Anti Social Behaviour and Neighbour Disputes
Tenancy Amendments
All aspects of Housing Management
Collection and Pursuance of Rent Arrears owed to the client by their tenants including court attendance

Due to nature of this role interested candidates must have access to their own transport due to the patch working across Merseyside

Please apply for an immediate interview

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Months

Housing Officer (Homeless Persons Unit)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T10:24+00:00

Our Client is looking for candidates to conduct full, sensitive and detailed assessments into all matters relevant to each case of homelessness presented, including interviewing homeless households, carrying out home visits when necessary and preparing related correspondence and reports. The successful applicant will participate in the duty rotas, to be available to interview homeless households on request and to cover for another Housing Officer in his/her absence on a rota basis. Other duties will be to assess and investigate all applications for housing assistance and make recommendations and/or decisions in accordance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the 2002 Homelessness Act and prepare related correspondence, reports and statutory notices. To present such cases to the relevant Team Leader and recommend what duty is owed. To arrange admission to interim or temporary accommodation when necessary.

A full Job description is available upon request, please call Cara or Lisa on 0207 625 5222 for further information.

Location: London
Salary: £13.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

SMSTS Site Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T09:22+00:00

Position: Carpentry Site Manager for School development
Location: Midhurst, West Sussex
Salary up to £12.50 p/h
Duration: 4 weeks

We are currently recruiting for a carpentry sub-contractor who is working for a major contractor on a school new build in Midhurst. They are a well established sub-contractor who having worked across the south coast with huge success are in need of a SMSTS Site Manager for 4-5 weeks.

They have a great approach to their projects and are in need of a hands on site manager from a carpentry background who can set out window boards, hang doors and general 1st and 2nd fix carpentry on site. They are consistently striving to achieve the highest standards in every aspect of each project.

You will be required to report directly to the on site, Site Manager who will be on the project 4 days a week where you will assist in the day to day running of the project and utilise your carpentry skills when required. You will be responsible for ensuring the carpenters on site carry out their duties in accordance with the pre-determined programmes along with all aspects of site control and management ensuring all administration standard are met.

Everyone involved with the company enjoys the passion and enthusiasm, which forms their working philosophy.

You will have:

Carpentry experience,
SMSTS accredited (5 day),
First Aid certificate,
Current CRB Check

This vacancy has arisen due to successfully winning new contracts in the south.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Logan on 02380 639036 or E-mail (email address removed)

Location: Chichester
Salary: £12.00 - £12.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 06/02/2012
Duration: 4 Weeks

Trainee Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T08:40+00:00

Hays Plc is acting as an employment agency in order to recruit for this exciting trainee opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in becoming a Housing Office and in return the company will sponsor the candidate on a day release to complete a Degree in housing management. After a 3 year period (once degree is complete) not only will you be a fully qualified Housing Officer but your salary will also be increased substantially.

This is an excellent opportunity for a someone with a strong interest in the housing industry. You will need to have office administration skills, the ability to multi-task within a busy role and exceptional customer service skills teamed with strong written and verbal communication.

Relevant A-Level or equivalent qualifications would be a distinct advantage.

Location: Brighton
Salary: £19,000 - £19,800 pa Progression
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T08:32+00:00

A leading Social Housing provider is looking to appoint a Housing Officer on a 2 month temporary basis to support its operations in Chesterfield.

Working closely with your manager and colleagues within a Neighbourhood Team model to deliver a customer focussed, comprehensive housing management service. Positively engaging customers in the wider management of their neighbourhoods and homes. Building effective relationships with both internal and external customers and seeking opportunities for joint working to ensure effective service delivery and the highest level of customer satisfaction.

If you have a strong Housing Sector background ad are looking for an immediate start please contact us straight away.

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £12.00 - £14.25 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Mechanical Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-26T08:09+00:00

Job Title – Mechanical Engineer
Location – West Sussex
Salary - Unspecified
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join a leading building services contractor. The Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Building Services Engineer will make an immediate impact, working on interesting projects in the Sussex area.
The ideal candidate will be:

Working for and reporting directly to the project manager
Comprehensive experience in a Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Building Services Engineering capacity
Proven background within an M&E Contractor
Any experience of educational projects will be a distinct advantage
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Solid educational background or equivalent experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join a leading building services contractor. Experience of working within the Hospitals is essential.

If you are interested in this role then please forward your CV with a cover letter.

Location: West Sussex
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T19:20+00:00

Housing Officer job in Cirencester...

My client is a large housing association that has been established for over 50 years. They own over 25,000 properties in England and are considered a leading provider and developer of affordable housing. In the last year they invested £42 million in new homes. Due to the absence of a permanent member of their housing management team they are looking to recruit a temporary housing officer in their office in Cirencester.

The successful candidate will report into the office’s neighbourhood manager and will work as part of a small team of four housing professionals delivering a first class generic housing management service. The purpose of the post is to provide a generic housing management service to a patch of 400 properties located in Cheltenham and Swindon. Day to day responsibilities of the role will include, allocations, lettings, dealing with cases of anti-social behaviour, estate management, voids, home visits and encouraging tenant participation. Due the mobile nature of the role and the fact that some of the organisation’s tenants are considered vulnerable candidates are expected to have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure. Any experience of using the react ASB system and Active H housing management system would be considered beneficial. The role is full-time 35 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven housing professional to join an ambitious housing association dedicated to becoming on of the UK’s top three provides of affordable housing. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 - 3 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-25T17:24+00:00

We urgently require an Housing Officer to work on a temporary basis for a council in Northamptonshire.

You will be an experienced Housing Officer who has strong, up to date knowledge of Housing Law, dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour and have previously used the IBS computer systems.

To be considered for this role, you must also have a CRB within the last 12 months and a driving licence.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please send your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £17.96 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Site Engineer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T18:07+00:00

SITE ENGINEER JOB - NORTH WALES, SNOWDONIA...

My Client is looking for an experienced Site Engineer for an ongoing project in Snowdonia, North Wales. You must be an experienced Site Engineer and have experience working on Public Realm projects - Including; Paving, Drainage and RC works. You must also be familiar with / and using General Quality Management Systems and Quality Control.

You will be required to set-out using an EDM and Dumpy Level and must hold a valid CSCS card.

You must also be a FLUENT WELSH SPEAKER and live within the North Wales area.

This will be an ongoing project for approx 6 months....

Location: Gwynedd
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T17:56+00:00

Tenant Liaison Officer job in Swansea...

The successful candidate will work as part of a team delivering a kitchen and bathroom replacement contract in Swansea. Reporting directly to the site manager for the contract responsibilities of the role will include liaising with tenants to schedule improvement works, dealing with enquiries and complaints from tenants, working in partnership with representatives of the housing association, liaising with site management staff and operatives and completing relevant paperwork. The post is twenty hours a week, Monday to Friday, four hours per day. Due to travel involved within the role and the fact the some of the tenants are considered to be vulnerable the successful candidate will have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

Location: Swansea
Salary: £11.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Homeless Persons Officer (West London)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T11:27+00:00

Understanding
Individual needed for a challenging role as a homeless persons officer working for a West London Borough. This is a temporary local authority position starting on a 3 month contract and therefore requires candidates with specific experience able to carry out the job with little training or development. Candidates should have experience of dealing with clients threatened with homelessness and experience of negotiating with landlords. This is a very demanding role and the candidate will need to hit the ground running from the outset.

Job Description

To provide a housing advice and casework service, to private sector tenants, those threatened with homelessness.
To promote housing sector options available to prevent homelessness and assess the entitlements of single homeless people and to give statutory advice and assistance.
To improve housing standards and help residents pursue legal rights in respect of their accommodation and to participate in outreach work such as advice surgeries to help people.

Person Specification

Local authority and homelessness advice experience will increase your chances of a successful application. Candidates must be able to provide a high level of customer service to housing and homelessness applicants and be organized to ensure casework targets and deadlines are met. Candidates should have comprehensive knowledge of relevant current legislation, including: the administration of Justice Act 1970, the Rent act 1977, the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, the Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 & 1987; the Environmental Protection Act 1990; the Housing acts of 1985, 1988, 1996 & 2004; the Common hold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
A Good understanding of the Housing Act 1996, Part VII as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002 and the ability to assess applications under this Act from single, prima facie non-priority applicants. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write decision letters and speak to landlords and to explain legal matters to customers. Ability to offer general advice about housing rights, entitlements, and access to housing in different sectors.

Please note: Consider your application to be unsuccessful if you haven’t had any contact in 2 weeks. Seeking candidates with experience leasehold, tenancy, service charge, major works, housing & estate management, neighbourhood management, lettings, voids, decanting, income collection, rent arrears, housing options and advice. Please call to find out about these other jobs.

Location: London
Salary: £11.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Housing Strategy & Performance Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T09:45+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Strategy & Performance Manager to work for a local council in the Northampton region on a temporary basis.

The role will be to manage the Housing Strategy and Policy Development and the Housing Performance Teams, focusing on embedding continuous improvement throughout the housing service. You will be required to provide high level strategic advice to the Director, Head of Service and the Council on all aspects of housing strategy and policy development, including responding to legislative changes, government initiatives, surveys and preparation of policy and strategy briefings.

The ideal candidate will need to be educated to degree level or equivalent and have a housing related professional or academic qualification and have experience of working in a management role. You will have proven experience in housing policy and strategy, up to date knowledge of policy developments and housing modern strategies and have proven experience in performance management and improvement.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please send your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Housing Solutions Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-24T09:29+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Manager to work for a local council in the Northampton region on a temporary basis.

As a member of the strategic Housing Management Team, you will be contributing to the joint management of the housing service and to continuous improvement thereafter towards being one of the best strategic housing services in the country. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a proactive & effective Housing Advice and Options Service which ensures the Council meets its responsibilities under the Homelessness Acts, meets central government targets for the reduction in temporary accommodation, promotes prevention of homelessness and maintains the housing register and allocations system including Choice Based Lettings.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering Housing related Support in a Management Capacity, Have up to date knowledge of policy issues relating to Housing Needs and Support and an understanding of Homelessness legislation. You will also have strong people management, leadership and budget management skills and experience of Project Management.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please send your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Health & Safety Trainer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T16:28+00:00

Health And Safety Trainer - Based Greater Manchester - Permanent Position - Salary £26,744

ESSENTIAL experience required:

KNOWLEDGE of current health and safety legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice

TRAINING - Proven track record of developing and delivering health and safety training

Excellent PRESENTATION SKILLS - we are looking for someone with innovative ideas on this front as the presentation part of this role is absolutely key, we are looking for someone who has new ideas that they would be able to show us (a 15 minute presentation would be required at interview, without the use of Powerpoint)

Experience of customer service

Experience of the complete training cycle – design, delivery and evaluation

Excellent oral and written communications

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of working within the housing, construction or facilities management industries

Experience of auditing against either HS(G)65 or OHSAS18001 safety management systems

Other:

Driving Licence required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,744 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T14:41+00:00

Eden Brown are recruiting on behalf of a social housing client for an experienced Housing Officer covering sickness working across Merseyside

The day to day responsibilities will include:

Managing an area of properties that includes providing support to vulnerable tenants
Assessing the needs
Devising support plans
Dealing with voids

Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have a 'sound knowledge' of Supporting People

An Enhanced CRB Disclosure dated within the last 12 months and access to your own transport is also required

Please apply now to avoid disappointment

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 8 Weeks

Electrical Supervisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-23T11:30+00:00

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR - DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS, SOCIAL HOUSING - NORTH WALES

My client is a national social housing maintenance contractor and are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join their team.

Based from Holyhead - North Wales - the contract is due to run until October 2012 and will be supervising Electrical Installations across the Anglesey region. The work consists of electrical re-wires to occupied residential properties across the area.
To be considered for this position you must be qualified and accredited to sign off Electrical Installations under NICEIC. You must have worked within a similar capacity previously and must have experience working on domestic installs and re-wires on occupied premises.

You must have a minimum of 17th Ed and hold the Part 'P' qualification.You will ideally hold a valid CSCS card and be from the North Wales area.

You will be competent, diligent and professional and hold the technical ability and experience required to carry this position on.
If you think this is you, please apply immediately....

Location: Isle of Anglesey
Salary: £110 - £120 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Housing Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T18:02+00:00

My client is one of the leading providers of older persons housing in England. They have designed, developed and managed properties for the elderly for over forty-five years and provide support to residents across one hundred and seventy five local authority areas. The organisation employs nine hundred members of staff and manages in excess of nineteen thousand properties across six hundred estates. Due the absence of a permanent member of staff they are looking to recruit a temporary housing manager to join their team for a period of three months.

The purpose of the post is to manage a team of estate managers providing support to the elderly on twelve estates in Bristol and Somerset. The successful candidate will report into the organisation’s head of retirement housing and will be based at one of the organisation’s regional offices in Chippenham. Day to day responsibilities of the post will include a range of staff, income, finance, housing and asset management duties. The role will include liaison with tenants on their estates and therefore candidates are required to have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with excellent staff management skills and previous experience running an older persons or housing management service to join one of the leading providers of older persons housing in England. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate and mileage rate.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £15.00 - £17.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Mental Health Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T17:29+00:00

Immediate Vacancy via Venn Group
Mental Health Floating Support Worker
Our esteemed social housing client is looking for an accomplished Mental Health Floating Support Worker for an immediate start on a 21 hour a week basis. Based in Devon, this is an outstanding opportunity to work with one of the largest providers of supported housing in the South West.
Key Accountabilities for post:

Dealing with a caseload of at least 12 service users
Providing all aspects of tenancy related support
Creating and maintaining detailed support plans
Advising on Housing Benefit and other benefits available to the client group
Promoting independent living and assisting with life skill training

Successful candidates will have a demonstrable working knowledge of providing housing related support to a mental health client group, including providing benefits advice and produced support plans. Having a current enhanced CRB within the last 12 months and being a driver with your own car are essential requirements for the role.

To apply for this position, or for any of the other exciting housing roles that Venn Group have available in the South West, please contact either Vic Singh or Ellie Benson on 01392 340 290 or email (email address removed)
If you know someone who may be interested in these positions, let us know. If we are successful in placing them, you will receive high street vouchers to the value of £25.

Location: Barnstable
Salary: £10.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months +

Health & Safety Trainer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T16:35+00:00

Health And Safety Trainer - Based Greater Manchester - Permanent Position - Salary £26,744

Essential experience required:

Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice

Proven track record of developing and delivering health and safety training

Experience of customer service

Excellent presentation skills

Experience of the complete training cycle – design, delivery and evaluation

Excellent oral and written communications

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of working within the housing, construction or facilities management industries

Experience of auditing against either HS(G)65 or OHSAS18001 safety management systems

Other:

Driving Licence required

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,744 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Generic Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T13:59+00:00

Generic Housing Officer

My client is a major provider of Social Housing

They are seeking an immediately available housing officer to start on contracts in the Newcastle area

Please contact Peter Brownley on 0113 3940133

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £11.00 - £13.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 - 3 Months

Scheme Manager / Elederly Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T12:35+00:00

VENN GROUP The specialists in professional temporary recruitment

Elderly Support Worker/Scheme manager, Urgently Required
Location: Shropshire
Start: Immediately available
Length: Ongoing

Hours: 35 per week
The role will predominantly involve:

Being responsible for a scheme of elderly tenants
Producing risk assessments and develop support plans
Dealing with client queries
Assisting clients to retain independence
Liaise with outside groups, Age UK, Social Services and GP's
Having an up to date knowledge of Supporting people QAF
Experience working as a Scheme Manager is essential

To secure a start for this excellent opportunity contact Stuart or Claire ASAP on 0121 616 0660 or alternatively email (email address removed) as soon as possible

Location: Shropshire
Salary: £8.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Area Housing Manager, Chippenham

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T11:33+00:00

Area Housing Manager, Chippenham
Temporary £15.00

We are looking for an Area Housing Manager to work on a temporary contract for a Housing Association, based on location in Chippenham.

The organisation are a provider of social and supported housing across the UK, mainly specialising in retirement housing for older adults.

The role is to manage 12 retirement schemes, a mixture of rented and leasehold, over a patch covering Wiltshire, Bristol and Somerset.

Duties of the role will include

> Leading a team of staff across sheltered housing schemes in the defined area
> Build close links with local authorities and stakeholders to develop and maintain high quality housing services
> Monitor targets based against income and budget
> Ensure properties are let promptly minimising void loss
> Ensure rent and service charge arrears are controlled
> Responsibility for consulting residents in matters of management, repairs and service charges

Successful applicants will have a proven track record in housing management, particularity experience with services supporting vulnerable client groups. The role is community working and will involve travel between a number of schemes therefore access to a vehicle is essential as is a recent enhanced CRB check.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Voids Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T09:22+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Voids Manager to work for a Local Council in Northampton.

The purpose of the role is to ensure that there is effective management of void properties; to ensure that there are effective controls in place and that performance and status information on each void is accurate. You will also be responsible in ensuring that processes are in place to let voids as quickly as possible.and to lead on the development and implementation of the action plan arising for the audit into voids.

You will be responsible for completing and compiling a Voids Handbook and to develop and implement the Voids action plan across the Council. Alongside this, you will also be carrying out training and awareness sessions for staff and carrying out weekly and monthly analysis and summary reports.

Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for candidates that specifically have Project Management and Performance/Service Improvement expertise and a working knowledge of wider Housing Issues. If you have expertise in the Voids Management framework and experience of analysing complex information, this would be beneficial.

If you feel you have the skills to match this role, please send your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 7 Weeks

Services Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T09:19+00:00

Capita Social Care and Housing has long been at the forefront of recruiting for the private sector, charities and not - for- profit organisations. Today, we are one of the leading consultants of our kind for temporary assigments, permanent placements and Interim Solutions.

Our Client requires a Services Management System Implementation Team Leader

Key Tasks

Promote the business, process and system changes required to successfully implement a customer centric business solution.
Build trusting relationships based on delivery excellence with Regional Service Directors and Locality Managers.
Deliver the agreed plan for each region, including:
Data collection, analysis, migration;
Training and support;
Quality assurance;
Manage project scope / plan changes;
Post implementation reviews;
Local communication plans;
Intra-project co-ordination;
Reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

2 years line management experience
Previous successful project management experience
Track record of implementing business, process and system changes
Degree or relevant qualifications and experience
In depth understanding of the Care business sector

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Scheduler

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-20T09:02+00:00

My client is one of the top contractors in the UK. They specialise in completing Welsh Housing Quality Standard and responsive maintenance works to housing association and local authority properties. They currently employ over 1,500 people and provide a comprehensive maintenance service for 200,000 domestic and commercial properties across the UK. Due to a recent contract win they are seeking a temporary Scheduler to work in Cardiff.

The purpose of the post is to remotely coordinate a team of tradesmen completing works on properties located in Cardiff. Reporting into a Contact Centre Manager day to day responsibilities of the role will include liaising with tenants in relation to repairs for their properties, raising work and variation orders, regularly updating the client regarding appointments, notifying the organisation’s Contact Centre Manager of any backlog of works and using the organisation’s computer scheduling programme. The role is full time and the successful candidate will be based at the client’s office in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity of a candidate with a proven background liaising with tenants and strong customer service and client facing skills to join one of the UK's leading contractors and be a key player on a newly acquired contract. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate and the possibility of securing a permanent role with the organisation after a period of six months.

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £10.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Income Recovery Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T18:33+00:00

Income Recovery Officer job in Bristol...

My client is a leading housing association based in Bristol. They are one of the main providers of affordable housing across the South and South West of England and have an excellent reputation. They own and manage in excess of 32,000 properties and provide general needs, supported and older persons housing. Due to the absence of a permanent member of staff they are looking for a temporary Income Recovery Officer to join their team.

The successful candidate will work with the organisation’s rent services team and will report directly into the operations manager. Based at one of the organisation's regional offices in Bristol the post is full time, thirty-seven hours per week. The purpose of the post is to maximise rental collection from current tenants and to minimise former tenant debt. Day to day responsibilities of the post will include identifying and recovering unpaid rent, updating rent account information on the Academy housing management system, providing budgeting and benefits advice, managing and monitoring former tenant debt, pre-tenancy counselling, producing and serving Notice Seeking Possession orders, home visits, preparing statements and applications for court and attending eviction. Due to the mobile nature of the role and the fact that some of the organisation’s tenants are considered vulnerable candidates are expect to have their own vehicle and CRB disclosure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background in income management within the social housing sector to join a leading housing association. Benefits of the post will include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £14.26 - £16.04 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Rolling

Neighbourhood and Community Officer Vacancy

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T18:13+00:00

Neighbourhood and Community Officer Vacancy Available Via Venn Group
Venn Group would like to present this exciting opportunity to work within one of South Wests leading Housing Associations as a Neighbourhood and Community Officer, on a temporary basis.
Location: Devon
Salary: Negotiable
Duration: 6 months
Day to day duties include:

Carrying out estate visits over a geographically dispersed patch of 1600 properties
Dealing with ASB at all levels, including attending court for escalated cases and serving NOSP's
Investigating breaches of tenancy, ASB complaints and neighbourhood nuisance complaints
Attending resident meetings and ensuring tenant participation
Liaising with 3rd party organisations

Essential Skills:

Strong ASB knowledge
Holds a current CRB disclosure
Strong communication skills

Desirable Skills:

Experience in dealing with Tenancy involvement
Experience in court representation

To apply for this position, or for any of the other exciting housing roles that Venn Group have available in the South West, please contact either Vic Singh or Sasha Leach on 0117 930 8760 or email (email address removed)
Venn Group run a candidate recommendation scheme. If you recommend a friend or colleague for the above or any other role, and they then start work via Venn Group you will be able to receive high street vouchers up to the value of £25.

Location: Devon
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Housing Options Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T11:09+00:00

Housing Options Officer - Berkshire
A Housing Options Officer is required by a local authority to work on a temporary contract for circa 9 weeks. This post will involve the provision of housing advice and assistance to prevent homelessness; investigation of homelessness applications; assistance in assessing application & decision on nominations & allocation to permanent housing; and liaison with outside agencies, Registered Social Landlords and other departments to resolve clients' housing problems.
Applicants will preferably have a good understanding of housing advice, options and homelessness. A good working knowledge of the service offered by other internal & external agencies as well as some experience of working with clients who have substance misuse or mental health issues. You will also be expected to have an understanding of current housing legislation. A CRB check will be required for this post. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate good communication & organisational skills as well as being IT literate.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £11.00 - £13.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Weeks+

Rent Accounting Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T10:58+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Rent Accounting Officer to work on a temporary basis for a local council.

The role will be working on the Housing team and will involve:

Reconciliation of all Rent Accounts including Holding Accounts.
Liaison with Housing Benefit systems and processes
Administrative support to Housing Services, e.g. Rent Increases
Amendments to Rent Accounts including Court Paperwork
Processing of Rent Refund applications
Dealing with customer enquiries relating to refund / revised payments / rent account queries
Administration of Direct Debits
Service Charges Administration

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have good numeracy skills, be an effective verbal and written communicator. Ideally, you will have experience of administering direct debit payments, In-depth knowledge of rent accounting requirements and be familiar with the Open Housing System. If you have an NVQ in Accounting, this would also be beneficial to your application.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please forward your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Northampton
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

General Practice Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T09:29+00:00

General Practice Surveyor
West Midlands
To work on - Red Book Valuations, Landlord and Tenant, Rating Appeals, Compensation Negotiations
Salary Negotiable

Long established Chartered Surveyors specialises in all types of commercial property and provides a wide regional coverage coupled with local expertise. The position is to be based in West Midlands and within the Professional Consultancy Team.

Current trading Conditions means a General Practice Surveyor is required to work with individual local clients and larger institutional clients and cover a variety of work such as Red Book Valuations (Loan Security, Expert Witness, Pension Fund, etc), Landlord and Tenant Work (rent reviews, lease renewals, schedules of dilapidation/condition), rating appeals, compensation/CPO negotiations.

This job ideally needs someone who holds MRICS with 2/3 years experience. However a more senior stature is welcome to apply where we would expect there to be an existing client base to be brought in by that individual.
If the candidate does not hold all of the experience then training will be provided.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate their self motivation and commitment to develop new business opportunities, looking after existing clients, and wanting to forge a career within a three office provincial practice.

Apply now, or contact us for further information on this role or similar positions.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £240,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

TLO - Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-19T08:58+00:00

TLO - TENANT LIAISON OFFICER - CAERNARFON / BANGOR, GWYNEDD - SOCIAL HOUSING MAINTENANCE
My client is looking for an experienced TLO (TENANT LIAISON OFFICER), for their project in Gwynedd, North Wales.
The successful applicant must be a Welsh Speaker as this position will be dealing and liaising with local residents across the Caernarfon and Bangor areas. You must have experience working on similar Social Housing projects and must be able to provide demonstrable references to show proficiency in doing this.
The position is due to start on the 09/02/2012 but interviews will be held ASAP.
If you think this is you, you have experience working as a TLO on Social Housing Maintenance projects and you are a Welsh Speaker, please email your CV or call me on 0151 236 8788

Location: Gwynedd
Salary: £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:54+00:00

Project Support Worker - Temporary contract - 3 months - Based Conwy

We are currently recruiting for a temporary project support worker to work with homeless service users in a Homeless Project. Previous experience in this type of role is essential. Duties will include Support planning, liaison with external agencies, administration duties. Some lone working.

CRB check needed.

Please call Louise at Eden Brown for more details on 0161 2331600 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North Wales
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing - Estate Caretaker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T16:01+00:00

Housing Technical - Estate Caretaker - North Yorkshire

Our client is urgently looking for an Estate Caretaker to join their team based in the North Yorkshire.

The ideal candidate will be required to:

Removing graffiti.
Removing accumulations of rubbish from areas owned by us and liaising with local Councils to remove accumulations of rubbish from publicly owned areas.
Undertaking occasional landscape maintenance to public/open spaces
Identifying and reporting faults/repairs to the paths, roads, paved areas, communal areas, car parks and property within our estates.
Undertaking minor repairs to fencing, street signs, benches and other communal facilities as required.
Carrying out minor repairs to both vacant and occupied properties.
Carrying out regular inspections of the communal areas/bin stores of our flats, removing any rubbish and ensuring any issues, which may compromise tenants safety, are reported to the Housing Offices.
Liaising with our partners at Town Close to ensure any repairs defects are reported.
Be required to work flexibly.
Move furniture including lifting and manual handling.
Be required to work outside in all weather conditions.
Work on own initiative.
Have knowledge of and embrace the Association’s Corporate Plan, Vision and Mission.

For further information, please contact Sarah Ibbotson at HBHC Synergy Group on 0113 366 2455, or alternatively email your cv to (email address removed).

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Commercial Services and Income Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T11:09+00:00

My Client is a social housing provider who is looking for a Commercial Services and Income Manager for a 12 Month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing and monitoring of the rent accounting systems recommending any new developments to improving the value for money of the service for both internal and external customers.
Optimising the performance of former customer arrears and sundry debtors, by maximising the income for the Trust and minimising the bad debt provision.
Managing and developing Leasehold services, shop management and Right to buy processes.
Managing staff performance and provide value for money services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong income management background with experience of working with rent account systems, maximising value for money and performance management. Experience of using Academy would be beneficial as would experience of working with an open accounts sundry debtors system.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
For more information please contact Georgina Green, Jenny Shaw or Debbie King on 0151 236 8788.

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Months

Commercial Manager/ Business Development Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T09:32+00:00

Commercial Manager/ Business Development Manager
West Midlands
£40,000 + Excellent bonus package + Car + Holidays.

An Established Contractor who deals with various services such as Insulation Specialists including cavity wall, loft insulation and external insulation. Structural repairers, insurance contractors and small building jobs.

Current trading conditions means a Commercial Manager is needed to develop the market and create new business through sales and marketing and who can negotiate contracts with both contractors and subcontractors. They will also need to produce monthly internal cost reports. The manager will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 10 people who will range from building surveyors to office assistants.

This job requires someone with a sales background, who also has high levels of Quantity surveying experience. You will take charge of the team and be able to create new business with clients. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, enthusiastic and strive for a challenge. This is an excellent opportunity for the ideal candidate as there is a chance to progress within the company with an excellent bonus package.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £40,000 pa Car + Excellent Bonus Package
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Chartered Surveyor - HMO Specialist

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-18T08:44+00:00

MRICS Chartered Surveyor / HMO Specialist
West Midlands
3 week contract - Required ASAP
£18 per/hr + Mileage Allowance

Long established Chartered Surveyors supply traditional surveying services to the public and private sectors.

Current trading conditions means a Chartered Surveyor is needed to carry out a piece of work to be carried out to support an application for an additional licensing scheme to include smaller HMOs of two or more storeys and three or more occupiers.

This job needs a Chartered Surveyor with experience in delivering similar work for other local authorities to:

investigate ways and models of encouraging owners of empty properties to return them to use.
carry out further research into the following proposals investigating whether they make best use of the financial contribution and, give an indication of the level of spend required for each of these initiatives
investigate our ability to apply additional licensing across the whole City to cover all houses in multiple occupation and develop a plan to implement this approach.

Apply now, or contact us for Further information on this role.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £18.00 pa Mileage Allowance
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Weeks

Rent and Service Charge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T18:14+00:00

Rent And Service Charge Manager - Permanent - £41000 salary + bens

To deliver an excellent rent and service charge accounting service to housing companies ensuring the development of partnership wide services in line with best practice and partnership requirements. To support the achievement of effective financial planning with the provision of rent and service charge analysis.

Proven customer service experience
Experience of Rent and service charge accounting in a substantial and complex organisation
Experience or Rent and service charge applications and systems
Knowledge or rent and service charge regulation and differing tenure types
Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadline
Experience of reviewing and analysing financial information and reporting on results

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £41,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Leasehold Manager (Asset Management)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T17:20+00:00

Our clients are looking for a Leasehold manager to work within their busy office in London Bridge. The role will involve planning, organising and controlling systems for the management and recovery of costs for improvements and repairs from leaseholders, tenants and residents.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that overall service costs are recovered from all residents and working in conjunction with the Finance team. The role will involve working hand in hand with both Head of customer Accounts in the Finance team and Director of Housing Management team, to ensure proactive and effective Leasehold Management.

The role requires someone with a PROVEN TRACK RECORD in leasehold management and a good working knowledge in this area. Please send your CV if you have what it takes.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: City of London
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Residential Services Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:22+00:00

Residential Services Manager required for interim post (approx 2/3 months duration). Your time will be divided between two schemes in the Hastings/Bexhill area. Previous experience in housing management is essential ideally with a background in elderly care. This post requires an enhanced CRB.

Location: East Sussex
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 MONTHS

Support Worker - Slough

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T16:11+00:00

support worker required for busy hostel in slough.

• Cover the reception and secure the premises against infiltration by visitors.
• Ensure that visitors adhere to the rules and respect the rights of other residents and premises.
• Ensure that residents adhere to the House Rules and conditions of their tenancies.
• Collect rent and electric payments from residents in accordance with policies and procedure. Ensure rent payments are added on clients rent accounts.
• Being accountable for cash, cheques, supplies or maintenance of premises, or development of scheme.
The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Slough
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 01.02.2012

Scanning Manager, Chippenham

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T15:25+00:00

Scanning Manager, Chippenham
9 Month Contract

We are looking for Scanning Manager to work on a 9 Month fixed contract for a Housing Association in Chippenham.

The organisation are a provider of social and supported housing and have a regional office in Chippenham. They are undertaking a project to digitise resident documentation onto an on-line system.

The role is to manage a team of administrators who will be undertaking the task of making digital copies of documentation and uploading them onto the on-line system.

Duties will include

> Manage, supervise, train and motivate assistants ensuring documents are digitised in the required time frames and deadlines
> Ensure documentation is treated in appropriate confidence and data protection requirements
> Liaise with operational teams as required to ensure understanding of files and documents

Successful applicants will meet the following criteria.

> Excellent IT skills, experience working with databases and Sharepoint document sharing
> The ability to manage strict completion deadlines
> Understanding of Data Protection principles

The role is an initial 9 month fixed term contract working full time Monday - Friday in Chippenham.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £23,656 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Months

Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T14:30+00:00

This advertisement is on behalf of Venn Group Ltd Recruitment Solutions.

Our client based in the Black Country is offering an exciting opportunity for the position of a Housing Assistant on a fixed term contract for 11months. Previous experience of working as a housing assistant is essential

This role will predominately involve:

Phone based role covering a patch of approximately 400-500 properties
Handling all processes from arrange tenancy sign ups to chasing outstanding rent arrears
Dealing and resolving any tenant queries
Liaising closely with the housing officers
Ensuring all records are monitored and updated

If your ambition matches this challenging and rewarding role contact us as soon as possible by the means listed.

Location: Black Country
Salary: £16,000 - £16,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 11 Months Ftc

Services Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T11:44+00:00

VENN GROUP

Services Manager

Location: Beaconsfield
Duration: Permanent
Rate: Up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours a week

This role of the Service Manager will be to:

Promote the business, process and system changes required to successfully implement a customer centric business solution
Lead and manage Implementation team analysts
Build trusting relationships based on delivery excellence with Regional Service Directors and Locality Managers
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define, prioritise, agree and maintain detailed implementation plans for each Region
Agree detailed plans with Locality managers to ensure a smooth and rapid transition to new processes and system
Deliver the agreed plan for each region, including:
Data collection, analysis, migration
Training and support
Quality assurance
Manage project scope / plan changes
Post implementation reviews
Local communication plans
Intra-project co-ordination
Reporting
Maintain a team resource plan that is aligned to Regional implementation plans to ensure delivery
Share knowledge, best practice and resources with other project teams to ensure overall project success
Develop and maintain project related documentation:
End user process and system documentation
Training notes and plans
Delivery tools

If you meet the criteria and are available at short notice please reply with your up to date CV to (email address removed)

Location: Beaconsfield
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Perm

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-17T09:13+00:00

Housing Officer
Estate Management / Tenancy Officer role in the Maidstone area.

A role has arisen for a housing officer in the Maidstone area.

This organisation is one of the largest housing associations in South East London and Kent. This role will be covering a patch of 200 properties all within Kent.

The role will entail-
Dealing with Tenancy audits
Estate Inspections
Reporting and dealing with ASB (anti-social Behaviour) case.
Supporting clients with any issues they have.
Home Visits
Managing Rent accounts

This role is a general needs housing officer position.

My client is looking for a candidate who has extensive experience in dealing with tenancy audits, as this is one of the main parts of the role.

This role is for 2 months possibly ongoing. Part-time hours 17.5 hours per week. The client is flexible with the days you work however Friday is a day they would require you to work.

As you will be required to travel around the Kent area for the role it is essential that you drive. You will be paid a mileage rate.

Location: Maidstone
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T17:05+00:00

The role will involve managing a local patch but specifically you will be dealing with rent arrears. On a daily basis you will be dealing with ASB, rent arrears, general housing issues and tenant queries.
The right candidate will have worked in a similar role with specific experience in dealing with rent arrears.
If you would like to hear more about this role please call Kathryn Van Wyk on 01223 329444 or email your C.V to the address above.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £12.50 - £13.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Governance Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T16:58+00:00

Eden Brown are currently recruiting for a Governance Officer for our client a Housing Association in Leeds.
The Governance Officer will be required to provide a high quality, professional support function with responsibility for improving corporate governance, risk management and audit planning across the authority.
To lead on all information governance issues alongside the Company Secretary and ensure the association fulfils its statutory obligations through its adherence to and compliance with legislation with regards Companies, Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act requirements.
To review all Facilities Management contracts and develop procurement plans to deliver value for money whilst maintaining high standards of service.

Job Summary The Governance Officer is responsible for the following:-·

Assisting SMT in reporting to the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee on a range of governance, audit and risk related issues.·
Assisting SMT in ensuring legal compliance with Companies, Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts·
Playing a lead role in driving forward the Information Governance agenda. ·
Assisting SMT in the review and improvement of Corporate Governance·
Assisting SMT in the development of key annual reports ·
Reporting on and delivering value for money on key FM contracts·
Deputising for the Board Support Officer.

Operations·
To review Corporate Governance arrangements (in light of best practice or legislative changes), highlight weaknesses and make recommendation for improvement.·
To ensure documentation supporting Organisation Governance is regularly reviewed and is fit for purpose (eg Management Agreement, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Terms of Reference for Board and supporting Sub-Committees)·
Contribute to SMT and Board training days in the furtherance of good corporate governance and related issues.·
To coordinate, monitor and interpret risk registers and report to Management Team and SMT on trends.·
To take a lead role in the automation of risk management across the organisation.·
To contribute to a range of audit and risk management related reports that ensure the SMT/Directors have relevant information to be able to effectively participate in discussions.·
To lead and coordinate the submission of statutory returns to external bodies (including Companies House, Information Commissioner and other Government Departments)·
Develop and maintain a corporate policy register that ensures effective storage, retrieval and review.·
Provide advice and guidance on Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Fair Processing and Records Management and represent the Division at relevant meetings.· Monitor and coordinate freedom of information and data protection requests ensuring data security and confidentiality across data sharing protocols.·
To keep abreast of relevant legislation and the Information Commissioner decisions and updates.·
Train and inform others within the Organisation on key issues around information governance. ·

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Recruitment Consultant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T13:57+00:00

Are you looking for a new opportunity for the New Year? Or know someone good in recruitment who may be interested in working for a leading social care & housing recruiter?

Capita Resourcing is one of the leading social care & housing recruitment companies in the UK. We work in partnerships with local authorities, care providers, housing associations, charities and trusts placing temporary and permanent staff nationwide. We are part of the Capita Group, a FTSE 100 company with over 38,000 employees.

With recent investment, plans for expansion, new positions being created and an all-singing-all-dancing commission structure for 2012 its an exciting time to work for us.

Our successful and hardworking team in Nottingham are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to develop an already established desk. To become part of the Capita team you will be an experienced sales person looking to join a market leading brand, have an exceptional personality, be motivated by results and above all have the vision and desire to succeed.

We offer a basic salary of £17,000 - £20,000 depending on experience, market-leading commission and benefits including:

On-site free parking
23 days annual leave
Pension Scheme, Share Scheme, Childcare Vouchers and access to Capita Value giving discounts on shopping, gym membership, etc.
Induction and ongoing training modules
Yearly national competition
Dress down day on Fridays
National Capita Conference (usually included a stay over in a posh hotel with team building activities and free bar).
Marketing department
Promotional opportunities with Capita Resourcing and the Capita Group

If you are an already successful sales person with fire in your belly and a passion for business development then Capita Resourcing could be just what you’re looking for.

For an informal chat or to apply contact Sam Davis, Internal Recruitment Manager.

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £17,000 - £20,000 pa Commission, Parking, Pension
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Sheletered Housing Manager, Shepton Mallett

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-16T12:29+00:00

Sheltered Housing Manager, Shepton Mallett
Temporary £10.00 - £10.00

We are looking for Sheltered Housing Manager to work on a temporary contract for a housing association based in Shepton Mallett, Somerset.

The organisation are a provider of social and supported housing across the UK and run an estate of 24 sheltered housing flats in Shepton Mallett.

The role is to provide a Housing Support service to the residents living on site.

> Regular welfare checks
> Assisting with housing issues, rent payments
> Coordinate maintenance work with external contractors
> Property inspections
> Assisting new tenants

The role is on a 3 months temporary contract working part time, 12 hours per week spread over Monday Wednesday and Friday. £10.00 per hour

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Somerset
Salary: £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Income Recovery Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:40+00:00

Venn Group
Specialists in Interim and Contract Housing Recruitment

Income Recovery Officer

Our reputable Devon based client require a Income Recovery Officer on a temporary basis

Location: Devon
Duration: 3 months
Rate: £10 per hour

Your daily duties will include:

Dealing with tenants rent queries over the phone and reviewing tenant rent accounts
Chasing tenants over the phone for non payment of rents
Provide debt advice and advise tenants on housing and benefits available
Maximising benefits by signposting them to relevant agencies
Identify faults in clients tenancies and provide advise on them

Essential Skills:

Computer literacy (MS Office)
Strong housing and benefits knowledge
Good customer service skills

Desirable Skills:

Northgate (Housing management system)

To be a successful applicant you must be familiar with housing, rents, tenancy agreements and the processes involved. This post would suit someone from a supported housing background looking to take a step into generic housing management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an extremely reputable organisation. To apply for this role, please contact Vic Sigh or Ellie Benson at Venn Group on 01392 340 290, or email (email address removed)

Location: Devon
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Tenancy Enforcement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:06+00:00

We are looking to recruit an experienced Tenancy Enforcement Officer for a Permanent role in Bolton, Lancashire.
My client are one of the regions largest Housing Associations providing affordable homes for rent and sale to some 13,000 residents across the North West. An exciting opportunity has arisen within my clients busy Tenancy Enforcement Team for an experience Tenancy Enforcement Officer to join on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for providing a specialist centralised service in dealing effectively with anti social behaviour and complex tenancy management.
Based from my clients Bolton office you will deliver a face to face service to customers across the North West in delivering and developing services to prevent problems occurring in the Neighbourhood. Managing a large complex caseload you will deal with serious, complex and persistent cases of anti social behaviour which will include Investigations, witness-support and giving evidence in court.
Other Duties of the post will include

Provide advice and information related to ASB and Tenancy Enforcement
Manage Complaints of Anti Social Behaviour
Manage exsculated Anti Social Behaviour cased for all tenancy types
Conduct Interview with witnesses, perpetrators and victims
Proactive liaison with police and other agencies to tackle ASB collectively
Develop strong effective relationships with local authorities through partnership working
Provide support to victims and keep them informed
Manage cases of unauthorised occupiers
Manage case of subletting.

Due to the nature of the role involving travelling around the North West the successful applicant will have access to a vehicle and hold a clean driving license

Location: Bolton
Salary: £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Tenancy Management Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T17:04+00:00

Our clients are looking for a temporary Tenancy Management Officer to work as part of the Supported Services to deliver an effective Housing Management Service for our customers, in liaison with external agencies and partners.

The successful worker will be directly responsible for a defined patch providing an effective housing management service to their customers, and be responsible for keeping accurate records and the housing management services relating to this role.
The potholder will work as part of the Support Services Team to deliver services to customers and provide assistance and cover as necessary, ensuring representation at meetings and forums and working with external partners or agencies and colleagues.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of void properties, ensuring Nomination received from referral agencies in a timely fashion, working with the HMA to prepare properties for re let complete the sign up process and any necessary paperwork, information sharing disclosure, successful benefit applications, ensuring all new tenancies start successfully.
The role will include ensuring rent collection and arrears management are carried out in line with policy and procedure, and effective recording of all stages including the use of Genero.
A crucial element of the role is the enforcement of tenancy agreements and take necessary actions were tenants breach their agreements, in line with policy and procedure. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOUR CRB WAS ISSUED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: Croydon
Salary: £11.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Association Night Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:59+00:00

We are currently recruiting for Housing Association Night Cover staff to work sleep in shifts at various Schemes throughout Norfolk.

We are looking for experienced Support Workers with experience of working with Drug and Alcohol misuse, Mental Health, Homeless or similar support needs and previous experience of working in a Hostel would be beneficial. You will be working on a sleep in shift pattern from between 8pm-8am and you will be paid a set rate of between £45-50 per shift worked.

To be considered for this role, you must have an Enhanced CRB from within the last 12 months and be flexible in working on a rota basis.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please email your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Norwich
Salary: £45.00 - £50.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Support Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:54+00:00

Our client based in Cornwall are seeking experienced support workers to work various shifts in the supported housing projects.
We require 2x night support workers and 1 day support worker.

The roles involve working with young people and homelessness, providing low level tenancy support. You must have worked within a similar role before. A working knowledge of the housing & benefits system will be required and some working knowledge of tenancy agreements and licence agreements would be beneficial.

For an informal chat and to talk through shift patterns available call Kirsty 01752 255007.

Location: Truro
Salary: £7.00 - £9.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Weeks

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:44+00:00

We are currently seeking an experience Housing Officer to specialise in Antisocial behaviour cases. This is a full time position, 37hrs per week to start ASAP.
Our client is offering the successful candidate a 6month contract.
This is a housing officers role to deal with housing association tenants living in general needs properties. Dealing with the first stages of ASB will be the primary role although could involve some day to day housing management duties.

The successful candidate will be required to have an in depth knowledge of housing law, tenancy law and up to date understanding of the requirement of court presentation. You will be confident in visiting residents in their homes to resolve disputes and be experienced in conducting meetings.

We are looking for experience, for a housing officer who can hit the ground running and can work without supervision.

Location: Devon
Salary: £11.00 - £12.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:44+00:00

Housing Officer.
Rent Arrears housing officer job.
A job has arisen for a General needs housing officer in the Surrey area.

This role is for a small housing association based in the surrey area. The organisation started out as a sheltered housing provider but have diverse over the years and now have a number of general needs properties.

Experience in the following is key-
Rent arrears
Estate management
Estate inspections

It is essential that the successful candidate has a full driving license and accesses to transport as you will be covering a patch of 90 properties and they are not all in the Surrey area. There are a few properties in Brighton.

This role is a part time position for 18 hours per week and is a 1-month contract that will possibly be ongoing.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Association Night Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:37+00:00

We are currently recruiting for Housing Association Night Cover staff to work sleep in shifts at various Schemes throughout Suffolk.

To be considered for this role, you must have an Enhanced CRB from within the last 12 months and be flexible in working on a rota basis.

If you feel you have the skills to match the role, please email your CV to Gary Ward at (email address removed) or call me on 0121 710 5990

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bury St.Edmunds
Salary: £45.00 - £50.00 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Night Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T16:14+00:00

Our client a supported housing provider require 2 support workers to work night shifts in a project housing young people.
The hours are 8:30pm - 8:30am with a sleep in rate between 11pm -7am.
You will be a point of contact to the residents throughout the shift and will need to act appropriately in any emergency situation. Your role will be to enforce curfews and support the young people when required.
Previous experience would be beneficial.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4weeks

Rent and Service Charge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T15:17+00:00

Rent and Service Charge Manager - Permanent - Salary £40698 - Manchester

We are looking for someone to deliver an excellent rent and service charge accounting service to housing companies ensuring the development of partnership wide services in line with best practice and partnership requirements. To support the achievement of effective financial planning with the provision of rent and service charge analysis.

Previous experience essential - Preferably having worked for a Local Authority or RSL

Please call Louise Hunter @ Eden Brown for more details on 0161 2331600 or email (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £40,648 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Tenancy Enforcement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T12:50+00:00

Eden Brown have been approached by a North West Housing provider for 2 Tenancy Enforcement Officer's on a permanent basis situated in Bolton, working across the North West

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering a face to face responsive service to customers across the group
You will be proactive in delivering and developing services to prevent problems occurring.
Making full use of your excellent communication skills
You'll be managing serious, complex and persistent cases on anti-social behaviour, which will include detailed investigations, witness-support and giving evidence in court.
Being proactive in providing advice and support to customers
You will effectively manage any complaints and support the neighbourhood with face to face meetings for complex tenancy issues
Success in this role will be achieved through developing strong and effective relationships with local authorities.

Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have at 12 months ASB experience and have access to their own transport

Apply now by calling Gareth on 0161 233 1600 or email me on (email address removed) to be considered

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 20/02/2012
Duration: Ongoing

Tennant Liaison Officer, Penzance

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T12:05+00:00

Tenant Liaison Officer, Penzance
Contract £22,000 - £26,000

We are looking for a Tenant Liaison Officer for a 9 month contract with a building services and maintenance contractor working in Penzance.

The organisation form provide maintenance and building services to social housing organisations and local authorities.

The role is to provide a tenant liaison service to residents regarding the decent homes work, ensuring they are fully aware of the changes and improvements being proposed to their properties, ensuring operations team deliver an excellent service.

Duties will include;

> Regular liaison with residents prior, during and on completion on the decent homes work

> To be first point of contact for issues and encouraging resolutions to complaints

> Develop contacts within the community through residents groups

> Deliver and collect satisfaction surveys

> Complete property inspections prior to work commencing

Successful applicants will have the ability to deliver excellent customer service through the organisations policies and procedures. Knowledge of computer packages and a background working in a similar position either in the private or public sector.

The role is full time on a 9 month fixed term contract,Full UK driving license is essential.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Months

Group Director of Finance

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T10:04+00:00

Harvest Housing Group and Arena Housing Group are merging with effect from 1st April 2012, creating a new social housing organisation consisting of 32,000 properties across the North West, Cumbria, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. A broad range of benefits arising from the merger have been identified, including:

Eden Brown have been approached by this large Housing provider as they have a new opportunity for a Group Finance Director Due to the major merger announcement in the North West Housing sector. This job will be one of the prime Director of Finance roles in the region, given the high profile of the two leading housing associations involved in the merger.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a complex organisation through a significant period of change and to develop your strategic, change management and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Ensure that clear budgets and business plans are developed across the Group and provide high quality and cost effective financial services and advice to all parts of the Group to ensure that our business, now and in the future, remains in a healthy financial state.
Demonstrate senior level credibility both internally and externally, by building trust and productive relationships, particularly with Boards, funders, banks and regulatory bodies.
Resource, manage and motivate the finance team to provide excellent services embracing best practice, innovation and continuous improvement
Develop credibility as the prime internal source of financial advice for the Group and subsidiary Boards through accurate and timely delivery of financial information which meets defined professional standards.
Create and maintain effective and ‘fit for purpose' management information systems across the Group and its subsidiaries.
Ensure effective controls are implemented, monitored and maintained regularly to ensure the Group's strong financial position is protected, maintaining financial viability at all times.
Developing the Group's strategy towards taxation matters, seeking to minimise the Group's exposure whilst balancing the risks of any particular strategy. This will include the provision of taxation advice to Boards, Directorates and Managers to seek to minimise the tax burden upon the Group.
Guardian of the Group's investments through ensuring that all investment/development decisions pass

Experience and skills Essential

Fully qualified member of a recognised accounting body (ie ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) (Qualified Accountant)
Substantial role experience in a range of situations operating at Finance Director or Director/Senior Manager (Finance) level in the social housing sector
Successful relationship-building, internally with own staff teams and staff from other areas of the business, and externally with investors, funders, banks and other financial institutions
Demonstrate sound finance/resources management and effective fulfilment of regulatory finance requirements
Effective provision and management of financial management information systems (MIS/IT) which supports and drives forward business performance
Personal case studies which demonstrate direct involvement with business planning, financial management, business measurement and continuous improvement
Strong track record in providing financial support in a social housing sector organisation

Desirable
Substantial experience of VAT and taxations matters within the social housing sector

Due to the nature of this opportunity my client are looking for a quick turnaround so provisional interviews will be pencilled in for Friday 20th January

For a full detailed Job Description please email your details to (email address removed) or call Gareth on 0161 233 1600

Apply now to avoid disappointment

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Warrington
Salary: £74,500 - £91,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-13T09:14+00:00

My client with a social housing contract based in Cornwall are looking for an experienced customer service candidate to fill a Tenant Liaison Officer role. They are currently re fitting kitchen and bathrooms in housing association properties.

Your role as the liaison officer is to be the point of contact between contractor and tenant. You will be there to give tenants schedules of work, assist them in preparing for the work and deal with complaints.

The successful candidate will need to have experience in working with housing association tenants. You must be happy to deal with difficult situations and to be out on site for the majority of your working day.

This is a full time role, to start on 6th February, working hours are 8:30am - 5pm. A CRB check will be required although Hays can process this for candidates.
Call Kirsty for an informal chat, and for more information.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £9.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T18:22+00:00

Requirements and Responsibilities:

All aspects of generic housing management including managing void properties, allocations and lettings for 500 properties
Issuing NOSPs and representing the organisation at court for ASB cases
Dealing with all aspects of tenancy management
Estate inspections and organising maintenance contractors
Handling ASB cases and dealing with neighbour nuisance
Dealing with and resolving tenant queries
Keeping accurate records and administration

This is great opportunity for someone to work with a well respected Registered Social Landlord in the area and would suit someone who holds a current CRB check and is a driver with their own car.

As part of our constant pursuit for excellence we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded ISO9001:2000
In addition to this Venn Group is proud to be have attained the "Positive about Disabled People Award."

Location: Devon
Salary: £17.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T18:00+00:00

My client, a contractor based in Liverpool, is looking for a tenant liaison officer for a temporary period until March. This is a full time job covering specified area's across Liverpool.
Applicants will need to drive with access to own vehicle and essentially have experience within a similar field. A social Housing Background is a must.
As a tenant liaison officer you will be visiting tenants undergoing Better homes refurbishment work. Completing surveys, informing tenants when work will be taking place and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will be the link between tenants, labourers and the client making sure all teams work and fit together. This position involves a lot of leg work and has a need for someone with good customer skills.
If you have the experience in this role please contact me to discuss.

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Support Worker/ Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T16:56+00:00

Eden Brown are currently recruiting for Support/ Project worker to work for a housing association in the West Yorkshire area. The role will be to manage your own case load of clients, developing and maintaining support plans and carrying out risk assessments.

Candidates must have previous experience working in a supported housing environment and have experience managing your own case load. Candidates must also have an enhanced CRB disclosure and have access to their own transport. The role will initially be for 4-8 weeks. Both full and part time applicants will be considered.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £8.50 - £11.70 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T15:56+00:00

We are working with the council to source an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy homeless department in Truro.
The main duties of the role will be to interview people claiming to be homeless and assess their situation. You must have a good working knowledge of the housing and homelessness act along with tenancy laws. You must ave confident interviewing skills and be computer literate.
This is a temporary position to start on 23rd January, initially for 1 months although it could be extended.
An Enhanced CRB check will be required for this role although Hays can process this for candidates.

Location: Truro
Salary: £12.00 - £14.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Kitchen Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T14:21+00:00

Kitchen Assistants - North Wales

16 - 20 hours per week - will pay 10% above minimum wage

Experienced Kitchen Assistants for Schemes that they have spread across North wales: Wrexham, Chirk, Flintshire, Shotten, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Llanrwst, Llandudno. Previous experience essential, catering for 50-100 people, no CRB required, assisting the Chef/cook.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: North Wales
Salary: £6.68 - £8.35 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Months Plus

Turkish Speaking Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T12:19+00:00

TURKISH SPEAKING FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER
TO HELP SUPPORT CLIENTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY

Haringey, Floating Service
£12.64 per hour
Ongoing Temporary Contract

Expanding and innovative Housing Association that specialises in the support of vulnerable people within the community.

The organisation is currently developing its Generic Floating Support Service based in Haringey. To ensure they offer the best possible service to their clients they are looking to recruit a Turkish Speaking Floating Support Worker.

Managing a caseload of 15 – 20 clients and due to the demographic of the client base the role requires an experienced Turkish Speaking Floating Support Worker, who is used to Developing Support Plans and undertaking Risk Assessments whilst working within the guidelines of Supporting People, and the Quality Assessment Framework. The successful candidate will also possess an understanding of safe guarding vulnerable adults and will have good knowledge of relevant Housing Legislation. As much of the work is community based the candidate will also have to demonstrate an understanding of the Health and Safety issues related to Lone Working. A CRB issued within the last 12 months is essential.

Location: North London
Salary: £12.64 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

RMN Substance Misuse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T11:23+00:00

Role - RMN

Location - Chorley

Type - Permanent - Day / Night shifts

Start - ASAP

Salary - Circa 25K depening on experience

Summary: The post holder will support the Clinical Lead and Centre Manager in running the Clinic detox facility. S/he will be the senior member of the staff team and ensure residents receive a high quality service in a safe environment.

Main Duties:

The following is not an exhaustive list of duties but an overview of the work required.

To deputise in the absence of the Centre Manager and Clinical Lead and be the delegated authority

To provide support and supervision of staff to ensure the consistency of service provision and delivery of quality services

To maintain admissions at a level that meet or exceed targets

To ensure the continuing relevance of services by developing active partnerships with relevant agencies, medical professions and purchasers for the purpose of assessing needs

Alongside the Clinical Lead and other staff team, devise and monitor a treatment programme

To ensure that the Clinic complies with the relevant legislation and meets the highest possible standards of service delivery by monitoring and evaluating service standards with involvement of residents and purchasers

To ensure the development, performance and competence of staff team, including casework supervision and induction of staff to ensure quality standards and activity levels are maintained

To support the Clinical manager in the preparation and development of the Clinics action plan

To promote and establish close liaisons and working relationships with external organisations and individuals, including attendance at meetings with purchasers for monitoring or service provision

To provide reports

To ensure that the accommodation for residents, including catering, maintenance, and cleanliness if of a high standard

Undertake any other task, which may fall within the broad scope of the post

General Duties:

Reflect on and develop your practice

Contribute to the development of the knowledge and continuing professional development of others

Make use of and give supervision

Post-holders must adhere to all guidelines and policies in force within the organisation

The post-holder is expected to be flexible with regards to their working hours to meet the demands of the post

Competencies required:

Leadership and delivery management

Professional expertise in nursing with clients with substance misuse problems

Clear communication for various audiences, written (word-processing and hand) and ora

Capita Social Care and Housing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £25.00 - £27.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Council Tax Processor - West Yorkshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T10:16+00:00

Our client, a local authority, is looking for a number of Council Tax Processors to join their team in West Yorkshire. To be a successful Council Tax Processor in West Yorkshire, experience within last 12 months of Civica image/workflow systems and Northgate revenues is essential. Two years experience of working within a Council Tax Revenues team is also essential. To carry out the role of Council Tax Processor, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are also required. A background knowledge of relevant legislation and appreciation of the recovery process would also be of benefit. As a Council Tax Processor within in West Yorkshire you will be responsible for updating residents Council Tax billing details. This will include processing changes of address, processing discount applications such as single occupancy/student discounts. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate so apply with your CV now!

Location: Wakefield
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Extra Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-12T09:12+00:00

EXTRA CARE MANAGER
TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF A HIGH QUALITY SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Haringey
£33,000.00 per annum
Full Time
Permanent Contract

Expanding and Innovative Housing Association that specialises in the delivery of support services to vulnerable people with in the community.

The organisation has recently developed a brand new elderly scheme based in Haringey and is looking for an experienced manager to be involved in all aspects of setting up and delivering the service. This will include attracting referrals, promoting the service, recruitment of staff and carrying out assessments. This is an extra care service and therefore client needs will include support with mental health issues such as Dementia as well as physical disability.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in delivering and setting up Extra Care Services. They will also have to prove an ability to develop relationships with external agencies such as the Local Authority. Experience in managing a Domiciliary care service is also essential.

Location: North London
Salary: £33,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T17:22+00:00

Scheme Manager - Temporary contract - West Lancashire

Sheltered Housing Scheme Manager Required for a temporary contract - candidate must be a driver/car owner and have previous experience of working with the elderly as a Scheme Manager for a Local Authority or Housing Association. The successful candidate must also have an Enhanced CRB check.

Duties will include morning calls / administration / liaising with external agencies and internal departments / dealing with and arranging repairs / dealing with Voids.

To apply or for more information please contact Louise Hunter @ Eden Brown on 0161 2331600 or email a CV to (email address removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £8.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month Plus

Occupational Therapist - Paediatric

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-11T16:28+00:00

An experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist is required to fill a temporary ongoing vacancy in the Greater Manchester region.

Eden Brown Recruitment have a requirement for a HPC registered Occupational Therapist who has experience of working with children in a community setting. The majority of the work involved will be provision of Equipment and Adaptations so ideally you will have worked in this area within local authority before.

The position has a demanding caseload so we will be looking for applications from qualified Occupational Therapists with more than 2 years experience preferably in Paediatrics.

You will need to have a driving licence and your own transport. HPC and an enhanced CRB will be required before your application is processed.

Please contact Eden Brown Recruitment in Manchester if you would like to be considered for this position.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £17.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Mental Health Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T18:37+00:00

Immediate Vacancy via Venn Group
Mental Health Project Worker
Our client, a well established Housing Association is looking for a Mental Health Project Worker to join their team on a temporary basis.
Location: Bristol
Salary: £7-9 P/H
Duration: 1-2 months
Day to day duties:

Providing one to one support for tenants within a supported housing setting, whilst following the statutory framework within mental health
Monitoring support plans and ensuring that residents needs are being met at all times
Liaising with external agencies and signposting residents to 3rd party organisations
Providing detailed advice on housing issues, benefits and rent arrears

Essential skills:

Benefits Knowledge
Knowledge of the statutory framework within mental health
Experience within a care and support setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Holds a current CRB disclosure

Desirable skills:

Experience working in an acute mental health setting
Degree in an appropriate subject eg Mental Health Nursing

To apply for this position, or for any of the other exciting housing roles that Venn Group have available in the South West, please contact either Ellie Benson or Vic Singh on 0117 930 8760 or email (email address removed)
Venn Group run a candidate recommendation scheme. If you recommend a friend or colleague for the above or any other role, and they then start work via Venn Group you will be able to receive high street vouchers up to the value of £25.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1- 2 Months

Senior Support Co-Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:57+00:00

Our client a housing association based in Cornwall are seeking an experience co-ordinator/ manager to work with a busy team of support workers working in the community. We need a candidate with extensive experience of managing rotas and co-ordinating a team of up to 100 staff at one time.
You must have worked in this type of role before and if you have staff management experience as well we would welcome your application. this role could become a managers role for the right candidate.
If you have used Care Manager software that would be beneficial although is not essential.

Please feel free to call for an informal chat, my client is looking for a candidate to start next week, w/c 16h January 2012.

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £10.00 - £12.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3months +

Housing Services Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T16:28+00:00

Our clients are looking for a full time administrator. The Department Administrator (DA) will report to the Housing Services Manager (HSM) and will work within the policies and procedures of the Society and its client co-operatives. The Department Administrator provides administrative support services to the whole department and shares responsibility for the overall effectiveness of services delivered to client co-operatives. The role of the DA is to: Provide an effective and efficient administrative support service to the Department; Ensure compliance with administrative procedures and to regularly review and recommend improvements to systems and procedures; Assist the Housing Services Manager and Assistance Housing Services Managers with department coordination and communication. Previous working knowledge of working within a housing association would be desirable but not essential.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: City of London
Salary: £20,114 - £20,829 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Drilling Operative

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T12:54+00:00

Hays are working exclusively with a high profile client in the norfolk area. Currently we are recruiting for an experienced drilling operative to work alongside an established team of piling and drilling operatives.

The candidate will be required to operate a 'drop hammer piling rig' and must be fully experienced and knowledgable in operating this machinery.The right candidate will have a broad knowledge of all ground work and ground conditions. these include steel fixing, shuttering, concrete works, ground anchoring, and preferably arc welding. An ability to demonstrate use of MDT and CloZironi rigs and working procedures for agitator is also desirable (qualifications preferable but not essential if able to prove experience)

A knowledge of geothermal, CFA and Water Wells are also preferable
Must be able to provide own PPE and hold CSCS card.

Please contact Oliver Taylor at Hays on 01603 625 754

Location: Norwich
Salary: £300 - £400 pw Bonuses
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Older Persons Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T11:08+00:00

Eden Brown have been approached by a leading Housing provider as they are looking to secure the services of an experienced Older Persons Floating Support Worker on an interim basis likely to last 3 months working across Cheshire

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide the active age service to customers within a specified geographical area.
To undertake scheduled visits at an agreed frequency. Review progress of any action taken at subsequent visits.
To complete a Support Plan and regularly assess each customer's support needs. Ensure appropriate action is taken to produce the best outcome for the customer, record on the Support Plan and review the progress of the action plan.
Complete risk assessments and record any need identified and action required on the action plan, to help prevent deterioration in health, prevent falls, promote healthy lifestyle and activities and identify inadequate housing conditions.
Write up and file Support Plans and action plans competently.
To plan and undertake appropriate action to meet these assessed needs, mostly by signposting to the appropriate family member, voluntary or professional agency or another team as appropriate.
Recognise the inability of some clients to self advocate and take appropriate action, including advocating on their behalf where there is no other alternative.
Help to identify and seek out relevant external agencies and contacts for service to ensure effective cross agency working.
To develop and ensure productive working relationships with families and external agencies as appropriate to ensure effective liaison and obtain maximum support for customers, making referrals by telephone, email, fax, telephone etc. for assistance with the alarm equipment, personal/domestic needs, health issues, financial issues, mobility, social activities, transport and other practical needs.
To monitor emergency calls made via the alarm and take follow up action as appropriate.
To keep manual and electronic records of visits and action taken and other relevant information relating to contact with customers.
To record the dates of Support Plan assessments and reviews.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Good standard of literacy and numeracy. Able to keep clear, concise and accurate reports.
Good communication and people skills. Good listener. Able to put people at ease both in person and over the phone.
Able to encourage whilst being sympathetic but also be assertive where necessary.
Experience of care profession. Previous role in a support/care environment where the ethos and purpose was to encourage the client to maximise and retain their independence.

An Enhanced CRB Disclosure and Full driving licence is essential due to nature of this role

Please apply to avoid disappointment

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Weeks

Occupational Therapist - Equipment & Adaptations

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T10:37+00:00

Eden Brown recruitment has an urgent vacancy for an experienced Community Occupational Therapist to work for their client in Lancashire.

The position is predominantly for the Occupational Therapist to assess for the provision of equipment and adaptations to homes for disabled and older people. The position requires someone who can pick up the current work load so they will be looking for applicants who have worked with Equipment & Adaptations before. You will need to be organised as you will be managing your own caseload and will need to work at a fast pace.

HPC registration is required and you will need to be a car driver with your own vehicle.

Please contact Eden Brown recruitment in Manchester if you would like to be considered.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £18.00 - £25.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T09:33+00:00

Supported Housing Officer to support vulnerable adults to live as independently as possible in their own homes:

Skills required:

Support planning and risk assessment
Day-to-day support for tenants
Partnership working with outside agencies
Health and safety checks
Housing management tasks, inc. rent monitoring and reporting maintenance issues

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North London
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Finance Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T09:32+00:00

Finance Officer - Greater Manchester - 3 month contract - 35 hours per week

The responsibilities of this role will include: Month end compiling and posting journals, balance sheet reconciliations, a basic understanding of accounting – p&l, b&s, and good Excel, Oracle would be very useful.

For more information or to apply please call Louise Hunter at Eden Brown on 0161 2331600

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £10.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Extra Care Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-10T09:24+00:00

EXTRA CARE SERVICE MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF EXTRA CARE SCHEMES

Camden/ Islington
£42,500.00 per annum
Full Time
Permanent Contract

Expanding and Innovative Housing Association that is committed to providing specialist support with in the communities that it represents.

The organisation currently requires an experienced Service Manager to be responsible for the operational management of a number of elderly schemes based in Islington. The successful candidate will ensure that the schemes are run efficiently whilst providing an excellent service to clients. They will also be responsible for managing the relationship with the Local Authority.

The successful candidate will have a background in managing a care service and will be used to working alongside Local Authorities and other stakeholders. They will also have experience of managing a number of schemes at any one time and be able to demonstrate ability to co-ordinate a large service.

Location: North London
Salary: £42,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T18:10+00:00

My client is a leading South Wales based charity. The have been established for over twenty years and employ over 140 staff. The organisation provides support to vulnerable people across Wales. Due to the absence of a permanent member of their supported housing team they are looking for a temporary support worker to join their Ebbw Vale office for a period of approximately 2 – 3 weeks.

The successful candidate will report into a team leader and will work as part of a small team of support workers. The purpose of the post is to provide housing related support to a caseload of service users who are victims of domestic abuse. The hours of the role are 37 per week, this is made of a combination of shifts based at one of the organisation’s refuges and full-time days providing floating support in the community. Responsibilities of the post will include conducting needs and risk assessments, support planning, signposting additional services, supporting services users to manage their finances, partnership working with other agencies, maintaining relevant paperwork and teaching life skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background supporting vulnerable groups of people to join an organisation passionate about supporting victims of domestic abuse. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: South Wales
Salary: £10.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 - 3 Weeks

Maintenance Electrician

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T17:51+00:00

My client a central London council are looking for a Maintenance Electrician.

The candidate must have

2391
16th or 17th edition
clean driving license
own tools
experience in council or housing association

Start ASAP, £13.48ph PAYE, 6 month role

Person Specification :

Fully qualified electrician, with at least two years working experience with 2391 testing qualification. Experience of day to day responsive repairs and void works. Preferably with own transport.

Job Purpose
To carry out relevant works in occupied properties in the Camden area

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Fan installation
Rewiring
Faultfinding
Electrical testing
General electrical repairs
Essential Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Electrical maintenance and repairs, installation

Working Arrangements
Candidates will provide maintenance between the hours of 08:00 17:00 Where appropriate candidates will be expected to carry out their duties independently Candidates need to have their own tools/drills Testing equipment will be provided
Please email CV's

Location: City of London
Salary: £13.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Visiting Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T17:47+00:00

My client is a leading housing association based in Bristol. They are one of the main providers of affordable housing across the South and South West of England. They own and manage in excess of 32,000 properties and provide general needs, supported and older persons housing. Due to an increased workload they are looking for a temporary Visiting Officer to join their team for a period of 6 – 8 weeks.

The successful candidate will work as part of an established team of housing professionals reporting directly into an area housing manager and will work from one of the organisation’s regional offices in Bristol. The team are made up of four housing officers, two housing assistants, an area housing manager and administration staff. The purpose of the role is to let a number of organisation’s recent developments mainly based in the South Gloucestershire area. Responsibilities of the role will include conducting pre-tenancy assessments, sign-ups, new tenancy visits, preparing tenancy agreements, liaising with internal teams and completing relevant paperwork. The post is full time thirty-seven hours a week. Due to the mobile nature of the role candidates are expect to have their own vehicle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven background in housing management to join a leading housing association providing a first class service to tenants. Benefits of the post will include a competitive hourly and mileage rate.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £14.50 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T16:42+00:00

General Needs Supported Housing Worker role in Exeter.
A full time opportunity has become available in Exeter, working for the supported housing arm of one of the larger Housing Associations in the local area. They are looking for an experienced support worker to advise and assist with the prevention of families facing the risk of homelessness.
An enhanced CRB is essential for this role and the job is starting on 16th January 2012.

Location: Exeter
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2012-01-09T15:09+00:00

Immediate Vacancy via Venn Group
Support Worker
Our esteemed social housing client is looking for an accomplished Support Worker for an immediate start on a full time basis. Based in Devon, this is an outstanding opportunity to work with one of the largest providers of supported housing in the South West.
Key Accountabilities for post:

Dealing with a caseload of homeless clients of varying ages in a hostel based environment
Providing all aspects of tenancy related support
Creating and maintaining detailed support plans
Advising on Housing Benefit and other benefits available to the client group
Monitoring tenancies and providing advice on tenancy and licensing agreements
Signposting to third party agencies to be able to provide additional support
Promoting independent living and assisting with life skill training

Successful candidates will have a demonstrable working knowledge of providing housing related support, including providing benefits advice and producing support plans. Having a current enhanced CRB in the last 12 months is an essential requirement for the role.

To apply for this position, or for any of the other exciting housing roles that Venn Group have available in the South West, please contact either Vic Singh or Sasha Leach on 01392 340 290 or email (email address removed)
If you know someone who may be interested in these positions, let us know. If we are successful in placing them, you will receive high street vouchers to the value of £25.

Location: Devon
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1-2 Weeks