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Job Title: Housing Officer/Senior Housing Officer Location: Teignbridge Contract: Temporary Hours: Full-time
Role Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Housing Officer/Senior Housing Officer to join our clients Private Sector Housing team.
This role focuses on enforcing, maintaining, and enhancing standards in private sector housing.
Key responsibilities include housing enforcement, financial assistance administration, empty homes management, and landlord liaison, ensuring quality housing for Teignbridge residents.
This is a career-grade position offering opportunities for growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct property inspections and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments.
Advise tenants, landlords, and agencies on housing standards and legislative compliance.
Collaborate with the Housing Options team to support vulnerable clients and combat harassment and unlawful eviction.
Process grants and loans for housing improvements and adaptations.
Address long-term empty properties by engaging with owners and implementing enforcement actions.
Liaise with contractors, health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
Requirements:
Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in housing or a related field (such as Environmental Health).
HHSRS competency certification or commitment to obtain it.
Strong problem-solving skills, with experience in customer service and negotiation.
Valid driving license and DBS check required.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an email to George.Westhead@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Newton Abbot, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £17.53 per hour + PAYE. LTD RATE - £22.06
Posted: 2024-11-07 09:06:39
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A client within the public sector based in Merseyside is currently recruiting for a Housing Improvements Officer to join their team as soon as possible.
The client is offering a full time, contract position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role is to assess adaptation requirements in line with relevant legislation, undertake design work to address identified requirements efficiently and effectively and manage the delivery of the works to a high standard.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
provide a service to clients who are enquiring about, have made an application for, or have received approval for, the various types of grant or loan assistance.
organise and oversee all technical aspects of the Housing grants / loans process from receipt of initial enquiry through to completion.
inspect properties with regard to the legislation and standards appertaining to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the Decent Homes Standard, Disabled Facilities Grant and other relevant standards, as appropriate
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require to be qualified to at least HND/HNC level Building Construction and / or Surveying or equivalent.
It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:
experience in a residential building / surveying related discipline with knowledge of the building industry, surveying practices and techniques, adaptations and general domestic building maintenance / repair practices.
experience in producing detailed specifications, schedules of work and plans using CAD programmes.
ability to compile and maintain a schedule of rates, tender preparation and negotiation, contract administration, quality and cost control.
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £21.46 p/h Umbrella Ltd.
(approx.
£17.50 p/h PAYE)
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bootle, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: Up to £21.46 per hour + UMBRELLA LTD
Posted: 2024-11-04 09:20:10
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Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Newry and Mourne area for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join their team.
Please find below a job description.
Location: Newry and Mourne
Hours: 37
Rate: £14-£15 (Umbrella)
Working: Hybrid 2-3days (5 weeks of initial training in house)
Key Responsibilities:
Debtors Ledger Management: Maintain and update an accurate computerised debtors ledger and ensure timely follow-up in line with Council policy and audit regulations.
Bank Reconciliation: Oversee the reconciliation of bank accounts, Council loans, and cash controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Debt Collection: Manage debt collection processes, including chasing overdue payments and reporting on collection activities.
Income Reconciliation and Invoice Management: Reconcile income for various accounts, including the General Registry Office, and prepare bank lodgements.
Cash Handling: Process cash intake, issue receipts, and prepare weekly bank lodgements.
Administrative Support: Handle general administrative duties, including managing calls, mail, and electronic filing systems.
Account Reviews: Review accounts for credit notes or refunds and liaise with customers to resolve payment issues.
Data Management: Update financial data in management systems and ensure accurate income and VAT classification allocation.
Year-End Accounts: Assist in year-end financial processes, including debtor ledger and bank account reconciliation.
Rents Register: Maintain and update the Rents receivable register for Council properties.
Currency Rates: Monitor and distribute Euro currency rates to relevant departments.
Credit Card Reconciliation: Process monthly reconciliations of Council credit cards.
Parking Income: Prepare and reconcile claims for car park income and manage unpaid parking fines.
Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to Council policies and audit regulations in all financial transactions.
Qualifications and Skills:
Proven experience in a financial or accounting role.
Strong knowledge of financial management, debt collection, and reconciliation processes.
Proficiency with financial software and management information systems (e.g., Sun, Vision, Konducta).
Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Desirable Qualifications:
A relevant financial qualification or working towards (e.g., AAT, ACCA, or equivalent).
Experience in a public sector or Council environment.
If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk.
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Newry & Mourne, Northern Ireland
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6months ongoing
Salary / Rate: £14 - £15 per hour
Posted: 2024-10-08 09:45:42
