10 senior housing officer jobs found

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency specialising in the transport and logistics sector, supplying a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and the surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Out of Hours Emergency Officer to work for our client based in Islington. As an Out of Hours Emergency Officer, you will play a vital role in providing an effective emergency response service outside normal council operating hours. You will ensure urgent issues affecting residents are assessed, prioritised, and resolved appropriately while acting as the first point of contact for emergency enquiries and coordinating responses with relevant council departments, contractors, and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities of the Out of Hours Emergency Officer: * Handle emergency telephone calls, emails, and referrals from residents, emergency services, and partner organisations. *...

he post holder oversees a caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, safeguarding the financial wellbeing of vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their own finances. Acting under Court of Protection and Department for Work and Pensions authority, the role supports the Council’s legal responsibilities as a Public Authority Deputy or Corporate Appointee, ensuring all actions are taken in clients’ best interests and in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Office of the Public Guardian standards. 1) Oversee a designated caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, ensuring financial affairs are administered in line with Court of Protection Orders, DWP Appointeeship authorisations, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and OPG Deputy Standards, working within defined procedures and with access to supervisory support. 2)Undertake financial assessments and reviews within established procedures, reconciling income, savings, debts and liabilities to establish accurate...

Assistant Finance Officer – Lincolnshire Location: Lincoln, LN1 (2 days a week in the office - 3 days remote. First two weeks would be full time in the office). Salary: £12.85 per hour. Full Time – Monday to Friday – 37 hours – 9am to 5pm. Contract: Initial six month contract – possibly beyond. The post holder oversees a caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, safeguarding the financial wellbeing of vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their own finances. Acting under Court of Protection and Department for Work and Pensions authority, the role supports the Council’s legal responsibilities as a Public Authority Deputy or Corporate Appointee, ensuring all actions are taken in clients’ best interests and in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Office of the Public Guardian standards. 1)      Oversee a designated caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, ensuring financial affairs are administered in line with Court of Protection Orders, DWP...

Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) * Demonstrated experience of working with social tenants preferably with local authority but not essential * Ability to attend meetings, panels or case conferences and present difficult and complex cases * A working knowledge in understanding changes in legislation in housing and support services * Experience of working with a range of vulnerable tenants and families from under 18‘s to the older person living in their own homes. * Experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits and housing benefits * Experience of effective Casework Management, Referral Processing, Assessment, Support Planning, providing tenancy advice and recognising Risk * Ability to work intensively with tenants who require tailored support to settle into their tenancies and sustain them. * Ability to draft correspondence reports and collating and maintaining accurate statistics relating to the Tenancy Support work. * Problem solving skills and...

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary(T&Cs apply)All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the...

Senior Social Worker – Child Protection Team (Wakefield) Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a Local Authority in Wakefield, for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection (CP/Court) Team. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with strong, up-to-date Child Protection experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment. Location Wakefield Contract Initial 3-month ongoing contract Pay Rates £35 per hour Umbrella £30.79 per hour PAYE (inclusive) £27.48 per hour PAYE (exclusive)Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload including complex and statutory work Undertake assessments, planning, and reviews for: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection plans Looked After Children Work in line with the Signs of Safety model and a child-focused approach Build and maintain effective, restorative relationships with children, young people, families, and carers Support families to make informed...

Job Description  We are looking for an experienced Housing Solutions Officer with a solid background in housing and social services within Bedfordshire. This role involves working with clients who have been supported to move into accommodation in the Private Rented Sector. The successful candidate must be able to work 4-5 days per week in Bedfordshire and visit clients at home. A full clean driving license and access to personal transport are essential. Key Responsibilities: Provide tenancy sustainment support by conducting periodic check-ins (e.g., at 3 and 6 months) with clients who have moved into Private Rented Sector accommodation. Encourage clients to self-manage their tenancies while remaining accessible for support. Check in with landlords and agents to review rent accounts, tenancy conduct, and clients' wellbeing. Qualifications – Essential and Desired Skills: GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. Relevant professional qualifications and...

phone number removed) – Community Support Officer Contract – Temporary (12 months) Pay Rate – £16.97 per hour Hours – Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm) Start Date – Immediate Work Schedule – Hybrid working (2 days in the office) Office Location – Buckinghamshire Council, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UA Looking to grow your career in the public sector? Buckinghamshire Council's Helping Hands team is looking for compassionate and resilient individuals to support residents facing financial hardship, isolation, or personal challenges access practical support and improve their circumstances. If you're an excellent listener who enjoys helping people find practical solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you What you’ll be doing: This is a high-volume telephone-based role. You will regularly speak with residents experiencing financial hardship, food insecurity, fuel poverty, loneliness, or emotional distress. We are looking for someone...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Children Social Work Team in Thanet The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi-agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes,...

Our client is seeking experienced Caseworkers to play a key role in a high-profile government initiative supporting eligible Afghan nationals and their families who assisted UK operations. This is a sensitive and high-impact position within the Defence sector, ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and emotional resilience. Key Responsibilities * Manage and progress casework in line with government policy, ensuring fair, well-documented, and transparent decisions. * Analyse complex information from multiple sources to reach accurate conclusions. * Handle confidential and, at times, distressing material with professionalism and care. * Work to daily case targets while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality. * Communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Ensure full compliance with data protection and information security requirements. Essential Skills &...