Temporary Accommodation Reduction Officer - Waltham - £26.04 p/h umb

Added 08/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Officer - Waltham - £26.04 p/h umbTo provide specialist support in reducing temporary accommodation use by matching suitable customers to a range of properties in the Private Sector sourced through our range of schemes. To minimise admissions into temporary accommodation through timely offers at the earlier stages of the homelessness journey and maximising exit out of temporary accommodation through effective use of other private sector options.To apply reach out to me on : 02030471496Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845....

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist - Thurrock

Added 16/05/2026

Key Responsibilities Service Leadership and Delivery Lead, manage and develop a dedicated Temporary Accommodation Reduction Team. Create a high-performance culture focused on achieving measurable reductions in temporary accommodation numbers and length of stay. Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and accountability arrangements. Monitor and drive team performance against agreed targets and outcomes. Support staff development, coaching and continuous improvement. Temporary Accommodation Reduction Strategy Lead delivery of initiatives designed to reduce the number of households within temporary accommodation. Develop and implement practical solutions and pathways that support sustainable move-on arrangements. Identify barriers preventing residents moving on from temporary accommodation and implement solutions....

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist - Thurrock

Added 15/05/2026

Key Responsibilities Service Leadership and Delivery Lead, manage and develop a dedicated Temporary Accommodation Reduction Team. Create a high-performance culture focused on achieving measurable reductions in temporary accommodation numbers and length of stay. Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and accountability arrangements. Monitor and drive team performance against agreed targets and outcomes. Support staff development, coaching and continuous improvement. Temporary Accommodation Reduction Strategy Lead delivery of initiatives designed to reduce the number of households within temporary accommodation. Develop and implement practical solutions and pathways that support sustainable move-on arrangements. Identify barriers preventing residents moving on from temporary accommodation and implement solutions....

Social Worker- Birth to Settled Adulthood - East Dorset

Added 23/04/2026

Social Worker required for work within the Birth to Settled Adulthood Team in the Disabilities arena for Dorset Council. Team is based in Wareham in east of the county. Dorset are offering good rates up to £38-42ph for the right candidates. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team. 3 months initial contract 37 hrs per hour. Flexible Hybrid working. We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from March. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-25...

Sandwell - (Non-Case holding) Advanced Practitioner - Oversight of Children In Residential Homes (Pi

Added 13/05/2026

Sandwell Children's Trust is currently seeking an experienced Advance Practitioner to support their Oversight of Children In Residential Homes. Location: Wellman Building Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)Notes : This will be a Non- Case holding Role Key Responsibilities: Strategic oversight and quality assurance of children placed in residential homesProvide professional consultation and practice guidance to social workers and residential providesMonitor care planning, risk management and safeguarding within residential settingsStrengthen partnership working with the Local Authority, residential providers and multi-agency partnersImprove placement stability, outcomes and overall care qualityReview and challenge care plans to ensure they remain child-centred and outcome focusedIdentify...

Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer - Elmbridge

Added 15/04/2026

About the role The main function of this role is to improve the housing quality within Elmbridge Borough Council by working proactively and reactively working to improve housing standards across all tenures and reduce the number of empty properties in the borough. You will work under the supervision of the senior property standards and empty homes officer to investigate and resolve complaints of poor housing conditions and undertake inspections of caravan sites and take appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation and regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of the Private Sector Housing team's...

Housing Sustainment Team Manager - Waltham

Added 26/05/2026

Waltham Forest Council is focused on providing a new holistic strength-based approach for homelessness prevention. The housing sustainment manager will be working to identify and assist families who may be at risk of homelessness earlier upstream and proactively tackling issues before a crisis point is reached. You will be managing a new team of Housing Sustainment Officers. You and your team will be expected to develop and deliver tailored advice, assistance and support to clients who are at an increased risk of homelessness. Clients at risk will be proactively identified using data or referred into the service by partner agencies....

Accommodation Placement Manager - Waltham

Added 12/06/2026

To manage a team of officers delivering an effective operational service placing homeless households into all forms of accommodation to meet or discharge the Council?s duty to homeless households. This includes all forms of temporary accommodation but could include all forms of accommodation used for discharge of duty such as private rented sector offer and those acquired through inhouse acquisition or other initiatives such as Local Space/ More Homes/ Private Sector & Capital Letters. To ensure best use of stock by managing voids, meeting contractual timescales for nominations and reduce cost through effective procedures to cancel bookings and ensuring accurate...

Accommodation Placement Manager - Waltham

Added 11/06/2026

To manage a team of officers delivering an effective operational service placing homeless households into all forms of accommodation to meet or discharge the Council?s duty to homeless households. This includes all forms of temporary accommodation but could include all forms of accommodation used for discharge of duty such as private rented sector offer and those acquired through inhouse acquisition or other initiatives such as Local Space/ More Homes/ Private Sector & Capital Letters. To ensure best use of stock by managing voids, meeting contractual timescales for nominations and reduce cost through effective procedures to cancel bookings and ensuring accurate...

Project manager - Waltham

Added 05/05/2026

To lead and manage the Councils Disrepair Service, ensuring the timely and efficient resolution of disrepair claims across the borough's housing stock. The role focuses on minimising the Councils legal exposure through proactive case management, maintaining a high standard of living for tenants, and delivering a cost-effective repair service. The Disrepair Manager will supervise two Litigation Officer and three Disrepair Surveyors, ensuring the effective use of resources and adherence to financial and legal obligations. The role is responsible for ensuring the Council's Legal Disrepair procedures are followed, and identifying improvement measures, in order to resolve cases quickly, cost effectively, and...

Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Waltham - £32.03 p/h umb

Added 10/07/2026

Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Waltham - £32.03 p/h umbReviews OfficerLondon Borough of Waltham ForestContract: 3-6 monthsInterviews in person only***MUST HAVE - **minimum of 2-4 years continuous experience of conducting reviews under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII or making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996".Experience of making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the said Act-be it Temporary Accommodation or Accommodation to bring to end either relief duty OR the duty under section 193 (2) of the said Act.Experience of managing Accommodation Placement Team/s.***Key responsibilities:Conduct statutory s.202 homelessness reviews under the...

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer - Waltham - £23.41 p/h umb

Added 09/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer - Waltham - £23.41 p/h umbIn this vital role, you'll be at the heart of our mission to support households in urgent need of housing. You'll be responsible for arranging and managing temporary accommodation placements for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.What you'll do:Work closely with households to ensure their needs are met quickly and appropriately.Liaise with accommodation providers, landlords and partners to secure suitable accommodation.Balance the challenge of demand with available resources, finding creative solutions to tough situations.Ensure placements are safe, compliant and cost-effective while keeping customer care at the heart of everything you do.Be part...

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Waltham - £22.44 p/h umb

Added 03/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Waltham - £22.44 p/h umbRole Title Temporary Accommodation Housing OfficerJob Family Place / Housing / Housing Options & SupportCompetency Level All ColleaguesPay Range / Scale SO2- 22.44 Umbrella PurposeTo provide effective day to day housing management for temporary accommodation owned or directly managed by the Council, ensuring properties are safe, well maintained, and compliant with all relevant legislation, policies and standards.To maintain high property standards by carrying out inspections, investigations and follow up actions in response to complaints, repairs issues, damp and mould concerns, anti social behaviour, and tenancy/licence breaches. The postholder ensures that issues...

Housing Options Officer - Waltham - £40.54 p/h umb

Added 18/06/2026

Housing Options Officer - Waltham - £40.54 p/h About usWaltham Forest is one of London's most dynamic boroughs; diverse, ambitious, and proudly resident-focused. We are driven by a clear purpose: to support our communities and deliver high-quality, modern services that make a difference. We're also a Good Work Standard employer, committed to fairness, wellbeing, and creating an inclusive environment where people can do their best work.About the roleThis is not a desk job; it's frontline, high impact work.As a Housing Options & Assessment Officer, you'll manage a varied caseload of residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You'll...

Reviews Officer - Waltham - £27.78 p/h umb

Added 08/06/2026

Reviews Officer - Waltham -Reviews OfficerLondon Borough of Waltham ForestContract: 3-6 monthsKey responsibilities:Conduct statutory s.202 homelessness reviews under the Housing Act 1996.Review decisions on duty owed, suitability, priority need, intentionality, and local connection.Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Review Regulations, and relevant case law.Draft clear, legally defensible review decision letters within statutory timescales.Work with Housing Options & Support teams, Legal Services, and partner agencies.Monitor compliance and contribute to service improvements.Person specification:Minimum 3 years' experience in homelessness/housing services.Demonstrable experience conducting s.202 reviews.Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, HRA 2017, and relevant case law.Experience working within a London local authority.Ability to...