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Our client is a leading Social Housing Contractor are looking to recruit a Resident Liaison Officer for their contract covering Kingston.

Temporary Accommodation Visiting OfficerKingstonJob Role To deliver a high quality temporary accommodation management service to homeless households and other occupants of temporary accommodation includingthe Council Hostels, Private Leasing Scheme and other supported accommodation including homes spot purchased with providers used to accommodate homeless households, social service clients and individuals with experience of rough sleeping.To undertake property viewings and sign-ups and to support residents to retain their homes by actively assisting in application for housing benefit on commencement of lettings.To ensure the effective and efficient management of all Temporary Accommodation accommodation in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.To ensure all repairing obligations and health & housing safety rating standards are met within Temporary Accommodation provided within the Council's own Hostel accommodation and homes leased in the private sector including that managed by external providers.To ensure rent account set-up and closure applicable to a letting providing information to residents on mechanisms for rent payment.To advise the Housing Access and Housing Solutions team of nominees acceptance of accommodation or in refusal to help secure reasons for this at viewing to provide the Housing Access team.To ensure periodic compliance certification, health and housing safety rating checks through a programme of periodic and responsive property visits and provide person centred fire risk assessments to ensure safety of occupants.

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit Housing Solutions Officer to join a fantastic Local Authority based in Kingston on a temporary contract. The purpose of this is to work proactively and collaboratively with households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to provide comprehensive advise and assist them to prevent their homelessness by retaining their current housing where possible, or otherwise to help them to relieve their homelessness by helping them to secure alternative accommodation.This is a temporary position paying 23.58 per hour Umbrella.Duties: Ensure that all aspects of the Housing Solutions Service are delivered effectively in line with legislation and statutory guidance, policies, procedures and protocols. Provide high quality advice and assistance and ensure homelessness is prevented wherever possible by providing effective advice. Ensure that all homelessness investigations are undertaken in accordance with statute, the Code of Guidance, case law, local authority agreements and Council policy. Manage a caseload of applicants who have approached the Council for assistance under the Homelessness Reduction Act, keeping your caseload under review and taking timely action to minimise the time in temporary accommodation and ensuring the Council's duties are met within statutory timescales Participate in the operation of a duty rota system for 'homeless on the day' interviews and to arrange placement of people into interim emergency accommodation where required. Make decisions with respect to homelessness applications and to ensure the efficient referral of cases for longer term temporary accommodation to the Housing Access service where the Council has accepted a duty. Ensure accommodation is provided to qualifying homeless applicants at point of homelessness accessing accommodation suppliers provided through the Housing Supply team. When completing licence agreements with residents to ensure property compliance evidenced by certificates, rent account set-up, and information to residents given around rent and housing benefit. Undertake discharge of duty on applications where identified and to liaise with the Housing Access and Temporary Accommodation Teams to effect eviction where discharge of duty requires. Identify and raise safeguarding alerts and to attend multi-agency meetings regarding applicants' needs refer residents to support services including those to maximise income and employment opportunities and manage debt as applicable. To provide responses to enquiries related to applications under Housing Act 1996 Part Vii from applicants, their advocates and elected representatives. Undertake home visits to verify an applicant's residence and circumstances in undertaking investigations.Skills & Abilities Detailed knowledge of local authority legal obligations under the Housing Act 1996, Part VII, Homelessness Act 2002 the Homelessness, Reduction Act 2017 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities. Knowledge shall also include related legislation such as those covering child protection, security of tenure, etc. A good knowledge of services, benefits and support available to applicants experiencing housing problems Experience of working people who are homeless or in other stressful situations and from diverse backgrounds and circumstances Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening and negotiating Has the ability to understand and interpret complex case law, and to think creatively about problems and identify solutions Has excellent communication skills including the ability to write detailed case notes and technical letters Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workloads and achieve targets and deadlines The ability to service and chair meetings with relevant partners and other stakeholders. Title: Housing Solutions OfficerLocation: Kingston - 3 days per weekSalary: 23.58 per hour Umbrella

We are seeking a Property Acquisitions Manager to join the team of a dynamic and innovative property company in Putney, London.

An opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented individual with a background in credit control and financial management within a Real Estate setting. This London based role with involve overseeing the credit and collections process for a property management firm and their portfolios.

Create the largest active market share of any agent in the area Maximise revenues and grow the property register Develop exceptional working relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and recommendations Maximise branch profit and achieve all financial targets Manage performance of employees through regular 1:1 s, reviews and morning meetings Influence a result through effective team management, action planning and delivery of the plan

Supporting the team in comprehensive property cost planning Supporting the team in Multi-Year Investment Planning Monitoring property related costs and investment and reporting any deviations from plan Store construction project reconciliation i.e. comparison of Actual vs. Plan expenditure and reconciliation of Property System with Accounting system Data plausibility checks (investigating quality & accuracy) and pursuing queries with Lidl International and Regional Property Offices Running & reviewing profitability & return on investment calculations Supporting the team in preparing property-specific data analyses and presentations for the UK & International Boards Providing quality assurance and training for our in-house property systems Providing support to Regional Property Offices on property systems and procedures Liaising with Lidl International, Regional Property Offices and other Lidl departments/peers Understanding the company's 'bigger picture' and the property role within the organisation as a whole

Housing Solutions OfficerKingston 22 Per HourI am recruiting for a local authority who us is looking for someone to work proactively and collaboratively with households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to provide comprehensive advice and assist them to prevent their homelessness by retaining their current housing where possible, or otherwise to help them to relieve their homelessness by helping them to secure alternative accommodation.You will agree practical and reasonable steps for the Council and the household to take to prevent and/or relieve homelessness. Households will include private or social tenants, home owners, those evicted by family members or facing relationship breakdown, and may be vulnerable and/or have complex needs. It will be the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all performance targets are met, promote the profile of the Council's services and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and support the Team Manager by contributing to the overall development of the service.Key ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that all aspects of the Housing Solutions Service are delivered effectively in line with legislation and statutory guidance, policies, procedures and protocols.To provide high quality advice and assistance and ensure homelessness is prevented wherever possible by providing effective advice.To ensure that all homelessness investigations are undertaken in accordance with statute, the Code of Guidance, case law, local authority agreements and Council policy.To manage a caseload of applicants who have approached the Council for assistance under the Homelessness Reduction Act, keeping your caseload underTo participate in the operation of a duty rota system for 'homeless on the day' interviews and to arrange placement of people into interim emergency accommodation where required.To make decisions with respect to homelessness applications and to ensure the efficient referral of cases for longer term temporary accommodation to the Housing Access service where the Council has accepted a duty.To ensure accommodation is provided to qualifying homeless applicants at point of homelessness accessing accommodation suppliers provided through the Housing Supply team.

We now have exciting opportunity for a Handyperson/ Multi Trade Operative / decorators to join one of our major client's team based in the Kingston area.

Orchestrating and overseeing maintenance endeavors, including full-scale refurbishments. Nurturing and maintaining a shared or sole portfolio with utmost diligence. Skillfully negotiating the return of security deposits. Proficiently handling security deposit disputes when necessary. Ensuring the portfolio adheres to regulatory compliance by coordinating gas and electrical inspections. Possessing an adept understanding of lettings legislation to offer invaluable guidance and assistance. Facilitating seamless communication between property owners, tenants, and contractors on a daily basis. Conducting routine property visits and meticulously reporting findings to landlords. Arranging estimates for property repairs and maintenance on behalf of landlords. Managing the logistics of check-in and check-out inventories as required. Sustaining open lines of communication with landlords and tenants throughout the tenancy. Authorising invoices from contractors with prudence.

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit Housing Solutions Officer to join a fantastic Local Authority based in Kingston on a temporary contract. The purpose of this is to work proactively and collaboratively with households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to provide comprehensive advise and assist them to prevent their homelessness by retaining their current housing where possible, or otherwise to help them to relieve their homelessness by helping them to secure alternative accommodation.This is a temporary position paying 23.58 per hour Umbrella.Duties: Ensure that all aspects of the Housing Solutions Service are delivered effectively in line with legislation and statutory guidance, policies, procedures and protocols. Provide high quality advice and assistance and ensure homelessness is prevented wherever possible by providing effective advice. Ensure that all homelessness investigations are undertaken in accordance with statute, the Code of Guidance, case law, local authority agreements and Council policy. Manage a caseload of applicants who have approached the Council for assistance under the Homelessness Reduction Act, keeping your caseload under review and taking timely action to minimise the time in temporary accommodation and ensuring the Council's duties are met within statutory timescales Participate in the operation of a duty rota system for 'homeless on the day' interviews and to arrange placement of people into interim emergency accommodation where required. Make decisions with respect to homelessness applications and to ensure the efficient referral of cases for longer term temporary accommodation to the Housing Access service where the Council has accepted a duty. Ensure accommodation is provided to qualifying homeless applicants at point of homelessness accessing accommodation suppliers provided through the Housing Supply team. When completing licence agreements with residents to ensure property compliance evidenced by certificates, rent account set-up, and information to residents given around rent and housing benefit. Undertake discharge of duty on applications where identified and to liaise with the Housing Access and Temporary Accommodation Teams to effect eviction where discharge of duty requires. Identify and raise safeguarding alerts and to attend multi-agency meetings regarding applicants' needs refer residents to support services including those to maximise income and employment opportunities and manage debt as applicable. To provide responses to enquiries related to applications under Housing Act 1996 Part Vii from applicants, their advocates and elected representatives. Undertake home visits to verify an applicant's residence and circumstances in undertaking investigations.Skills & Abilities Detailed knowledge of local authority legal obligations under the Housing Act 1996, Part VII, Homelessness Act 2002 the Homelessness, Reduction Act 2017 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities. Knowledge shall also include related legislation such as those covering child protection, security of tenure, etc. A good knowledge of services, benefits and support available to applicants experiencing housing problems Experience of working people who are homeless or in other stressful situations and from diverse backgrounds and circumstances Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening and negotiating Has the ability to understand and interpret complex case law, and to think creatively about problems and identify solutions Has excellent communication skills including the ability to write detailed case notes and technical letters Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workloads and achieve targets and deadlines The ability to service and chair meetings with relevant partners and other stakeholders. Title: Housing Solutions OfficerLocation: Kingston - 3 days per weekSalary: 23.58 per hour Umbrella