Hostel Support Worker
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bath
Salary: £18,200.00 per annum
Closing Date: Tuesday 20th November 2019 (12 noon)

If you want a rewarding job in which no two days are the same, then come and join us! We are a fun dynamic team who strive to provide a quality person centred service to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Manvers Street is a busy direct access homeless hostel offering crisis accommodation and support to rough sleepers in Central Bath.

We are recruiting for a permanent full-time member of staff to join our fantastic team. We deliver 24-hour support 365 days a year to help former rough sleepers out of homelessness.

The role requires empathy and understanding as well as the ability to maintain clear boundaries and provide a safe environment. Some of our staff have lived experience, others have social care work experience, whilst some have just graduated from Uni and want to develop new skills. But what all the team members have in common is a strong value base and a natural affinity for people, who often have a range of complex needs.

With an ability to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a team who are committed to client involvement, you will be innovative and creative in your approach to meeting client need. A 9-5 job is not what you are looking for, because you understand that supporting vulnerable people is a 24/7 responsibility. These roles based in Bath include a range of shifts.

If you want to work for an organisation that genuinely helps others and has real opportunities for advancement. If you are up for a new challenge or want to develop your existing skills, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Cash health care plan
• Up to 26 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops. 

Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles.

My client is an ambitious Housing Association that supports people in the East of London and also has two large development programmes. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing experienced Financial Controls Manager to join them on an interim basis during a period of change. The role will be to provide effective leadership, working collaboratively to ensure performance in the team is to a high standard, and enforcing system and financial controls.

Responsibilities:

• Lead motivate and inspire the team to develop a culture of excellence and continued personal growth.
• Ensure the overall framework of standards, policies, procedures covering the function are maintained, regularly monitored and reviewed.
• Create and present high quality reports as required.
• Lead and implement requirements that provides compliance within professional framework.
• Key areas of team’s responsibilities: Purchase Ledger, Service Charges, Rents, Nominal, Bank, system administration.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience at Financial Controller level within the Housing sector. They will be knowledgeable in housing management and dedicated to providing impeccable financial controls. As a leader, they must be firm but supportive and able to drive change in a transitioning environment.

Fixed term contract until December 2020

Closing date: 19th November 2019 at 11.30 pm.

We’re looking for a results-driven individual with experience of delivering specialist housing/debt/welfare benefits advice or support work, to join us as a Team Leader and support and manage the staff team at our busy Dorset HUB.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Shelter Dorset operates a thriving hub in Bournemouth city centre where people can access a range of advice and support services, including legal advice and representation and housing related support. Have you got what it takes to join us?

About the role
As a Team Leader you will be line managing, coaching and mentoring staff, setting them goals and objectives and making sure service delivery adheres to quality standards and meets contractual and internal targets. Supporting the integration of volunteers into the service and having input into their recruitment, training, management and organisation will also be a key part of your role. You will also assist in the marketing and promotion of the service, working with the HUB Manager to develop a marketing strategy, building effective relationships with appropriate external agencies and internally as well as across various divisions.

About you
We're looking for someone with experience of day-to-day staff and service management, including casework support and supervision and promoting take up of services amongst multidisciplinary teams, both internally and externally. With a proven track record of delivering housing/debt/welfare benefits advice, you will have a proactive, creative and collaborative approach, great relationship building skills, a flair for leading change and improving performance and the confidence to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas. Proficiency using a range of IT tools to carry out your role, including Microsoft Office applications and case management systems is also needed.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

For further information about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our advice team and be the change you want to see in society.

Shelter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of clients, in particular children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Fixed term contract till March 2022

Closing date:  24 November 2019 at 11.30pm. Interviews: 3 December 2019.

Are you used to delivering person centred support to vulnerable people? This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join us as an Engagement Worker and lead and shape an innovative service designed to provide intensive support to local people with entrenched multiple needs of homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and offending behaviour.

The Pathways service in Norwich brings together the combined expertise of a range of organisations to drive innovation and creative responses to address the homeless situation in the Norwich area. The project will be led by St. Martin’s Housing Trust, in partnership with Shelter, YMCA, Future Projects, The Salvation Army, The Feed and City Reach Health Services. Its aim? To take a ‘no wrong door’ approach that will provide a seamless service and build on the strength of a Making Every Adult Matter approach.

About the Role
As an Engagement Worker, you will provide a key worker approach of support to a small group of clients with multiple needs. This will involve engaging with clients who have long disengaged from existing services and using a variety of techniques and approaches to build a relationship with them. You will then work with them to develop and coordinate a full package of support that addresses all their needs, including a support plan. In short, you’ll do all you can to meet the client’s needs first, including being ready to be there when the client needs you. 

About you
You’ll need recent experience of providing support services to people with multiple and complex needs. We’ll also be looking for a proven ability to supervise/mentor others in the workplace and experience of working within a safeguarding framework. Calm, well organised and flexible in approach, you’re willing to contribute new ideas, methods and processes too, in order to improve service delivery. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and case management systems is also required.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, childcare vouchers, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

SUPPORT WORKER, HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, TEMPORARY (UNTIL APRIL 2020), 37 HPW, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE

The Independent Living Support Services are for individuals, couples and families who are at risk of homelessness and require support to stabilise their housing situation or to find alternative accommodation.

We are looking for a reliable and self-motivated candidate who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing those affected by homelessness or risk of homelessness. An awareness of the support needs that our client group presents with is essential.

Applicant must be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to deliver support as detailed in the support plan to service users in their homes and community locations

• The ability to contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• The ability to update all actions including meetings and all types of communication

• Evidence of partnership working and the ability to build and maintain relationships

• An understanding of the role of floating support

• An understanding of the Homeless Reduction Act and possession proceedings

• A good understanding of the reasons why people may become homeless

• Good negotiating skills

• A Good understanding of mental health issues, offending and substance misuse issues

• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children

• Good communication skills

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• A good standard of IT skills such as word and excel

• An ability to identify and challenge stigma

If you would like further information please speak to Joy Cotton

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Turnham Green, Chiswick, London  

Closing date: 18th November 2019 at 11:30pm

Do you have great leadership skills, a flair for visual merchandising and the ability to spot the value of goods and price them accordingly? Then join Shelter as a Community Shop Manager in one of our 'Boutique by Shelter' charity shops.

What is Boutique by Shelter?

For us, it's a new direction - a unique chain of shops focused on higher end/designer items, with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway that bring a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. For you, it's the chance to get in at the start of an exciting new initiative that will be challenging and rewarding and is set to be the next big thing in charity retail.

How do we describe a Community Shop Manager?

Someone who has worked in a high-pressure environment, is creative, self-sufficient and can easily adapt to change, often at the last minute. These are high turnover shops in affluent areas where the need to produce sales figures is key, so commercial awareness should also definitely be one of your attributes.

What will I be doing?

The role will be varied and provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Indeed, there's no such thing as a “typical day”. Continually seeking opportunities to engage with the local community e.g. other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank and increase your shop's contribution to Shelter's cause will be key. We'll also rely on you to develop your team's (including volunteers) interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract customers and donors through the door, as well as their knowledge of Shelter and its work.

What sort of people are you looking for?

Commercially aware, inspiring, enterprising and influential individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and lead by example - people with lots of creativity, great visual merchandising skills and the ability to thrive even when under pressure. You'll also need proven experience of managing, recruiting and developing a team of staff and volunteers and a track record of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role

What are the benefits?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don't have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

Community Safety Officer / Anti-Social Behaviour Case Officer (ASB)

Manchester

Salary: £27,789 – £29,589 per annum (DOE)

Hours of Work 35 hours per week Monday – Friday

Our client have an exciting opportunity for a Community Safety Officer to join their small but high performing Community Safety Team to work on actions to reduce crime and disorder across their communities.

Reporting to the Community Safety Manager, you will be responsible for managing a case load of anti-social behaviour issues through to resolution, supporting vulnerable customers who may be subject to or perpetrators of anti-social behaviour, preparing cases for legal work and representing the group at court as and when required.

You will have a proven record of using good judgement in handling cases and dealing with difficult/distressed customers who may be subject to domestic violence, hate crime or safeguarding concerns.

You will also be required to attend multi-agency meetings from time to time and will work collaboratively with colleagues across the group and external agencies. As a holistic role you will develop preventative measures and work within the communities to ensure they are safe and secure for their tenants. The successful candidate will be pro-active in their approach, have proven communications skills and be able to manage conflicting priorities with a demanding workload.

You’ll be based at their head office in Trafford, Manchester however you won’t be sat behind your laptop. Their agile style of working means that you will be flexible in your approach and be out in their communities delivering an efficient service to their customers therefore a valid driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role. They know that a committed and dedicated member of the team doesn’t clock watch. Want to work late finishing a report and take the time back the next day, go ahead. Their focus is on getting the job done!

In addition to a competitive salary you will have access to a company pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme, Flexi Time / TOIL and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

The Palliative Care service offers support and advice across the range of St Mungo’s projects on areas relating to palliative care, bereavement and wellbeing.

The Palliative Care Coordinator’s role is centred on case management of clients and advocacy for those impacted by an illness or death. You will work to provide information and coordinate support and guidance to clients so they can make informed choices about their care, as well as support staff and staff teams in 1:1 and group sessions. Staff support can take the form of training sessions, so applicants will need to be confident in training preparation and delivery.

The role will also involve representing St Mungo’s and the Palliative Care Service externally through training, public speaking and contributing to the development of national good practice.

The successful applicant will be able to plan, develop and publicise an evidence base to influence local and national strategy, working collaboratively to advocate for further funding of palliative care work for homeless people. You will also have line management duties.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced practitioner who possesses the skills and abilities to work well in partnership with volunteers, staff, clients and managers within St Mungo’s as well as external stakeholders.

You will need to be able to work well on your own, be able to self-manage and know when to seek support and guidance where appropriate, be willing to travel to and from a range of different services and work in flexible ways adapting to different service needs and demands. This role is based in our Head Office in Tower Hill, and travel to St Mungo’s services is also expected.

To find out more and apply please go to our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing Date: 18 November 2019

Interview Date: 3 December 2019

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are in the top 50 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2019, we are also proud to have been awarded Personnel Today’s 2018 Diversity and Inclusion (Public Sector) award and we are a Disability Confident Employer. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our clients as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

Closing date: 17 November 2019 at 11.30pm

Are you a client-focused individual with recent experience of providing specialist level housing advice?  Join Shelter as an Advice, Support & Guidance Worker and help ensure our clients get the support they need.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. Shelter is the UK’s leading housing and homelessness charity campaigning and advocating— with individuals, in communities, across society. We need talented, collaborative people who are passionate about our cause to join us and campaign for an end to the UK’s housing crisis. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

About the role

As an Advice, Support & Guidance Worker, you’ll conduct initial interviews at the advice centre, outreach sites and over the telephone in order to ensure our clients can access and sustain their accommodation, improve financial resilience and health and thrive in their community. Carrying out initial housing needs assessments and developing a strategy with the client, supporting them when moving into accommodation and connecting them with local support services are also key elements of this role.

We currently have two vacancies at projects across our London Hub. When applying please indicate which role you are interested in:

Westminster

Under the 5-year Westminster contract the Shelter team works in partnership with Residential Management Group, the organisation contracted to deliver Westminster Council’s Housing Solutions Service, and the Passage. The role of the Shelter team is to provide early-intervention housing advice to Westminster residents via a range of outreach surgeries operated across the borough. The service will work in partnership with other agencies to identify those who are at risk of homelessness and work with them to prevent this wherever possible.

Southwark

This is a ground-breaking service working in partnership with Southwark Council’s homelessness service, working side-by-side with council staff to provide free and independent advice and support to anyone who needs it. The holistic service will provide advice to people at risk of homelessness and living in temporary accommodation. Shelter will offer people support at face-to-face appointments on a weekly basis.

About you
You’ll need relevant experience gained working within housing and within a safeguarding framework working with vulnerable people or those with multiple and complex needs. We’ll also be looking for a proven ability to prepare, plan and deliver briefings or group work sessions and work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both statutory and non-statutory. Proficiency using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, Microsoft Office applications, internet and email etc. is important too, with the ability to type preferred. Proactive, results-driven and sensitive to the needs of others, you work well within a team and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and processes if appropriate.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, childcare vouchers, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our advice team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
Crisis Skylight Croydon is an established local education provider for homeless adults and a fantastic place to grow your teaching career. As our new Tutor, you’ll be expected to deliver a wide range of courses which may include Woodcarving, Painting and Decorating, Joinery, Upcycling and Restoration. Technical skills which are relative to these fields are also considered. But it’s not just about the courses. We also develop the self-esteem and skills of homeless and vulnerably housed people to help them end their homelessness. Our facilities are first class and we have a fantastic team!

About you
We’re looking for a person with strong practical skills and experience in vocational fields which must be related to either Painting and Decorating, Joinery, Woodcarving, Upcycling and Restoration (or a combination) to join our team. You’ll bring an understanding of the impact of homelessness on individuals lives and a passion for working with students who have complex needs to this role. This is a perfect opportunity for someone with good teaching skills and a big heart.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2019

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Would you enjoy providing oversight on all transactions and financial controls for a large UK charity? Interested in being a part of an ambitious organisation that offers a fantastic employee culture and competitive benefits? Are you a qualified Accountant with management experience? If the answers are all yes, then please read on!

This permanent Senior Financial Accountant role reports into the Financial Controller and will be responsible for ensuring strong financial controls are maintained at all times. This is the perfect opportunity for a proven Accountant now looking for a step up in their career.

Main responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will be:

• Ensure consistent review and improvement of internal controls.
• Assist the Financial Controller with implementing new financial controls and policies.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Be responsible for treasury management.
• Oversee credit control ensuring debt is collected in an efficient manner.
• Ensure the organisation views finance as an approachable department.

This organisation positively helps vulnerable people throughout the whole of the UK and is one the country's largest charities. This permanent Senior Financial Accountant will be based at this charities head office based in central London.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven management experience.
• Have an appreciation for the not for profit sector.
• Have strong communication skills.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying.

Recruiting a Compliance Surveyor to join our Property Services Team in Westminster!

£50,000 to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This role is working 35 hours per week.

Job Overview

This is a new role principally responsible for improving the compliance relating to fire safety and implementing any new legislation, building recommendations and good practice.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the remedial actions coming out of fire risk assessments to ensure that the organisation remains compliant in its fire safety duties as a landlord. This role will be responsible for the interpretation, analysis and implantation of fire risk assessments, fire alarm installations, fire precautions works and fire compartmentation surveys. They will complete pre and post inspections to support the Senior Compliance Manager with the quality of products and service to all compliance and specialised service contracts delivering statutory and regulatory activity.

To address defects within properties the Compliance Surveyor will provide detailed reports, technical specifications and engineering solutions. They will then deliver projects from inception to completion ensuring compliance, value for money and that the quality of work is achieved to the highest standard. The Compliance Surveyor will ensure good financial management of allocated budgets and provide periodic reports on actual and forecast spend.

Key Accountabilities

Operational
- Act as the lead on the delivery of fire safety works programmes and ensure that all works are completed within agreed timescales and KPI's to the required standard and quality
- Review all fire remedial actions and provide technical specifications and engineering solutions to ensure compliance and value for money
- Provide up to date information on fire safety KPI's
- Ensure completion of remedial actions from any notice received from LFB
- Carry out pre and post inspections for all areas of compliance as required
- Provide technical advice on building defects and diagnosis to the organisation
- Ensure that all databases are continually updated and all required certification is provided on completion

Contract Management
- Visit sites to monitor contractor performance against KPIs and to validate servicing and remedial works
- Assist in the procurement and tendering of new contracts and preparation of briefs and appointment of external consultants and contractors
- Effectively manage contractors and consultants delivering repairs, servicing and projects ensuring they comply with contractual obligations
- Ensure all projects and services are effectively managed including monitoring costs, progress, performance against KPI's, ensuring regular progress meetings take place

Finance & Budgets
- Authorise works up to the delegated authority for the post
- Ensure budget responsibilities are met, promptly raise any concerns, feeding into forecasting and business planning purposes as required
- Work with Project Managers to ensure all works are compliant and provide value for money
- Promote a culture of value for money and sound financial practice within the role

Customer Service
- Corporate - Deliver excellent service to customers
- Equality and Diversity - Actively promote Equality and Diversity policy in all aspects of your duties
- Safeguarding - Adhere to effective safeguarding practice for vulnerable adults and children
- Dignity and Respect - Treat all colleagues with dignity and respect whilst at work so that they are able to, and encouraged to meet their full potential by working in a non-threatening environment free of harassment and/or bullying
- Data Protection - Ensure that the principle of confidentiality and the requirements of the Data Protection Act are fully applied to the work of your service area
- Information Sharing - Work in line with the relevant protocols and service level agreements to enable the effective sharing of information between agencies

Team Working & Communication
- Work in partnership with contractors, Local Councils, other housing associations and colleagues
- Develop robust and effective stakeholder and supplier relationships
- Support collaborative and cross functional working and share resources across the Property Services Team and Housing Service. Provide technical advice and support to colleagues
- Liaise with residents undergoing works to their home, dealing with their needs sensitively and obtaining feedback. Explain plans and specifications to a non-technical audience

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential
- Recognised formal qualification in building services or construction and/or qualified by experience
- Excellent knowledge and experience of managing fire safety in supported and specialised housing schemes, and of maintaining residential buildings in relation to fire safety
- Experience in undertaking inspections particularly around fire safety in buildings
- Knowledge and understanding of landlords statutory repair, maintenance and H&S responsibilities
- Knowledge of Asbestos, Water quality, Gas and Electrical Safety
- Good contract management skills
- Experience of budget management and project monitoring
- Proven IT skills

For the full job description and person specification please visit our website.

The Service Charge and Rents Manager will support the Management Accounting function of the organisation with in the Service Charge Team of one of the UK's biggest housing organisations.

Client Details

The organisation manages nearly 4000 homes and is building more in order to grow the size of the organisation.

Description

The Service Charge and Rents Manager will be responsible for the following duties

• Update and maintain all ledgers.
• Assist with the annual service charge budgets.
• Prepare Monthly Reports for Leasehold officers

Profile

The successful Service Charge and Rents Manager will have experience in reconciliations and understanding of management accounts.

Job Offer

A salary of between £43,000 and £48,000 plus benefits.

Broster Buchanan are working with a leading Social Housing business based in central London. The opportunity has arisen for a Group Reporting Accountant to join a highly skilled finance team that provides first class financial reporting and analysis to support the growth of the business in an increasingly complex market.

Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, the role involves a combination of both periodic reporting duties as well as ad-hoc projects. You will be involved in a variety of month end reporting duties, support the year end statements, work with the team to continuously improve the consolidation process across the group, support the development of better systems and financial processes, and offer your expertise across the business as a technical finance expert.

The successful applicant will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Professionally trained qualified accountant with sound academic background
• Strong technical skills and knowledge with some experience of group consolidations in a multi-site service driven organisation
• Excellent Excel skills with demonstrable ability to work with macros
• Analytical problem solver that can adapt quickly to a fluid business environment

This organisation has a demonstrable track record in providing accelerated career paths for the right individuals and so would be well suited to those seeking development. The role is located in central London and will pay a competitive basic salary with a variety of additional benefits including bonus, pension, holiday, flexi rewards and a commitment to flexible working arrangements.