Commercial Property Solicitor

A highly reputable law firm in the Chester area is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their expanding and vibrant Commercial Property team. This presents an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate to demonstrate their experience across various commercial property transactions. It would be on a hybrid working basis with 2 days in the office and the rest from home.

Responsibilities:

• Handle Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Manage Commercial Leases and other Landlord and Tenant matters
• Oversee Development - sale, purchase, pre-emption, options, and overage agreements
• Deal with Land and agricultural matters
• Manage Refinance and Investment transactions and portfolios
• Mentor and supervise trainees and newly qualified solicitors
• Deliver high-quality client care with a strong client focus

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in commercial property matters
• Practising Solicitor, Lawyer or Legal executive - 5 years PQE ideally but may have some flexibility to 3years+ .
• Proven capability to handle responsibility and oversee files effectively
• Exceptional technical skills with a drive for continuous improvement

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• Extra holiday at Christmas - 3 days extra holiday, to be taken over the Christmas period when the office closes
• Employee Assistance Programme - health plan where you can claim back the cost of treatment for you and your children including dental, opticians, flu jab, specialist consultations and diagnostics as well as complementary and alternative therapies, with access to Virtual GP and prescription service for peace of mind
• Generous discounts on legal fees across all departments
• Access to free advice, support and confidential counselling 24/7
• Company Pension Scheme
• Career development and progression plans for all team members.
• Exercise - walking club, running clubs, discounted gym membership
• Birthday presents and company social events each quarter, company funded Christmas party and more
• Entitlement to profit share after 6 months
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity pay

Apply Now:

If you are a Commercial Property Solicitor with the required experience, apply now and join this company's expanding and vibrant Commercial Property team. Submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email: beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772208969 for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information if you know someone else looking for work.

The surveyor will have specific knowledge of building structures and how they contribute to the cause, be able to correctly diagnose & specify remedial requirements. To understand and be able to use equipment to aid with diagnostics and undertaking seasonal monitoring. Must have an empathetic approach to our tenants and property conditions, able to produce drawings & floor plans, diagnose general building faults, obtain or create specifications for improvement works required with an understanding of how this may affect other components of the property/building, obtain competitive prices.

Order works by use of appropriate systems and Tender/contract procedures.

Supervise works to completion, in line with Council Health & Safety Standards and other statutory requirements

* Ability to work with minimum supervision

* Ability to prioritise workloads, analyse and resolve problems

* Ability to work alone to meet strict deadlines

* Carry out post inspections, confirm satisfactory completion, authorise payments, investigate invoice queries

* Cross-Service/Partnership working liaison skills and experience

* Managing external resources through PFI contract partnering to ensure best value for the client

* Respond to complaints, compliments and requests for information and consider service review and development in the light of these

Care Home Activities Coordinator at Whim Hall - 40 hours per week ,
Flexible(may include 1 day during weekend) ,

Are you an experienced a creative and inventive person who enjoys organising events and activities?
Do you have a proven background in activities?

We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Activities coordinator to meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

You will be the joining and established team and working for St Philips Care. We are built on the back of highly successful foundations, St Philips care, has been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’ by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards

Job Role:

Reporting to the Care Centre Manager the activities Coordinator must effectively plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members. They must be innovative and enthusiastic at all times and have the innate ability to think outside of the box. They must have the desire to work with some degree of autonomy in both the planning and execution of the activities.

Candidates Must Have

-Flexible approach to work

-Ability to prioritise workload

-Good Communication Skills

-Ability to interact with others at all levels

-Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work

-Ability to innovate

-Be able to work within a budget as set out by the Home Manager

-Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents


Desirable Attributes

-Some Knowledge of Dementia Care

-Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
4-weekly pay periods
Full training given
Paid induction and shadow shifts
E - Learning incentive scheme
Paid holiday
Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
Rewards scheme for all staff
Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
The chance to change lives
We look forward to hearing from you!

Surveyor
Permanent £45k
Bracknell

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess any repair requests and defects where an immediate repair may not be appropriate, and technical advice is required to identify and advise on appropriate solutions.
• Investigate technical defects or cases of disrepair as required, to include inspection of the property and provide written Housing Conditions reports as appropriate.
• Provide full technical support to legal department in respect of disrepair or legal claims received.
• Provide technical maintenance advice to support business decisions, including liaising with operations managers, supervisors, trade staff, sub-contractors, external contractors or consultants.
• Obtain quotations (when required) for repairs and/or specialist works from sub-contractors keeping aligned to client's Financial regulations.
• Technical approval of Disabled Facility Grant applications and the associated works, including progress and post inspection of site and completed works.
• Technical assistance with customer permissions and retrospective permissions requests.
• Where required support the property care team with surveying requirements to support the delivery of the internal and external planned maintenance programme.
• Carry out property inspections to assess component replacement dates and advice regarding inclusion of works within Planned Maintenance Programmes.
• Demonstrate excellent standards of customer care, when dealing with all customer queries, requests or complaints and to use an empathic, pragmatic and efficient approach to reach a solution in line with client policies, procedures and values.
• Follow our 'one team' approach, working across all directorates and areas to ensure the sharing of knowledge and expertise in support of developing improvements and changes.
• Ensure a high level of written and oral communication is maintained and produced to ensure data quality and information systems are kept to the highest standards.
• Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the position

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills, including teamwork, networking and negotiation skills with the ability to positively motivate all stakeholders, whilst building trusted relationships
• A motivated and enthusiastic individual, who can work under pressure and prioritise workloads to deliver an outstanding service to the partnered departments
• Possess a commercially astute approach with a focus on obtaining value for money.
• Experience in building maintenance or building surveying
• Relevant degree or HND/HNC level in Building Surveying or equivalent construction related qualification.
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (advantageous)
• Good understanding of the usual Microsoft Office software as well as an appreciation of the opportunities presented by software designed specifically for maintenance management.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to travel in a timely and efficient manner to attend meetings in locations not easily accessed by public transport

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

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Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity for an Estate Cleaner to join a Housing Association who are currently going through a growth to join there team based in the Bow area of Tower Hamlets.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who has the experience and who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. If you have a proven track record of maintaining and cleaning communal areas, service communal gardens and other common areas as a quality standard please get in touch.

In this role, you'll provide an efficient and effective service as a member of the Estates team.

You'll ensure that adequate stock control is kept of all materials, equipment and company vehicles are checked and maintained.

You'll carry out all grounds maintenance work including litter picking, leaf blowing, communal cleaning as requested by the Estates Supervisor as well as other duties relevant to the role.

What you'll need

• You'll be an experienced Cleaner carrying out cleaning services and be responsible for communicating requirements and reporting incidents.
• You'll be able to work individually or collaboratively with other team members, staff and external contractors; prioritise own workload but also follow a schedule.
• You'll be proactive in helping assess for maintenance related issues, health and safety including reporting building defects and completing basic compliance checks.
• You'll be able to effectively prioritise and ensure effective use of own time.

For this role, we are seeking candidates who have a valid UK driving license as although the role will be static, will involve working in different areas of Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs.

The role will work with a range of residents and colleagues, so a positive approach to collaborative team working is essential.

Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8am till 4pm.

For further details, get in touch with Prakash today by calling 01772 208967, or emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk

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Surveyor

Permanent

West Midlands (Coventry, Birmingham, Worcester and Hereford)

Responsibilities

• To support the Project Manager and be responsible for the delivery of programmed maintenance projects to client's property assets and to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• To undertake comprehensive surveys of our assets to collect and record data related to the current condition and future replacement needs of the building elements.
• Experience of carrying out stock condition and validation surveys
• Knowledge of repairing responsibilities and relevant law regarding landlord and tenant
• Experience of diagnosing maintenance defects within housing stock including causes and treatment of damp and mould, with the ability to specify repairs for the same.

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

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We are currently recruiting for a Hospitality Assistant. Are you engaging, energetic and enjoy working as part of a team helping to support one to one activities with residents who may be in lounges, then a Hospitality role could be what you are looking for. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

As a Hospitality Assistant you will be:

-Ensuring kitchenette areas are fully stocked prior to serving of all meals

-Preparing and laying tables in dining areas

-Preparing individual residents bedroom meal trays. Changing water and juice jugs in resident bedrooms and checking clean glasses are available

-Assisting in clearing tables after meals and cleaning all kitchenette areas

-Serving of tea and coffee , pre-lunch drinks and snacks throughout the day

-After lunch checking lounge areas are clean , tidy and welcoming, empty bins, and vacuum as throughout the shift

-Ensure readily available magazines, papers and recreational games are in lounges for residents use encouraging and offering to residents

-Engage in one to one activity with residents in the lounges where needed

-Welcoming of residents visitors to home and taking to resident and offering refreshments

To succeed you will be

-A team player who engages well with others

-Qualified in Basic Food Hygiene and able to demonstrate a high standards of personal hygiene

-Knowledgeable of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments

-A strong communicator and influencer

-Energetic and hard-working

-Flexible and adaptable to change

-Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference

-A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

If you possess these qualities then experience of working as a Hospitality Assistant isn't necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

-Competitive salary

-Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off

-Free meals

-Access to excellent training

-Career development opportunities

-Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle

-Free onsite parking

-Free uniform

-NEST work place pension contributions

-Long service awards

Reactive Repairs Works Surveyor

3 months on-going contract, Inside IR35

Exeter

Job Purpose

• To carry out surveys and identify required responsive repairs and voids works to the Council's housing stock, communal and environmental areas and assist with the ongoing management of the HRA investment programme.
• To prepare work schedules, raise orders and instruct contractors and oversee and monitor contractor performance and Contracts - including Contract Terms intervention as required.
• Undertake a full range of pre and post surveying services including project management, quality and cost control, for projects that form part of the capital and revenue investment programme.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant statutory legislation (including Planning and Building Control) and regulations and in line with the Council's procurement policies and procedures.
• Work with Reactive Maintenance Lead to procure projects in compliance with procurement legislation, Section 20 processes and to meet leaseholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys and inspections of Council housing stock and communal areas for repairs and improvements, stock condition, dilapidations, and condition surveys (including voids) - identifying Decent Homes failures as applicable.
• To assist the Reactive Maintenance Lead in the preparation and development of Contract documents and tender submission evaluation processes.
• Assist in the appointment of contractors as necessary to meet the aims of the service following the Council's procurement policy and procedure.
• Manage contracts to ensure they meet agreed standards, timescales and budget and assist, instruct and advise contractors on site on matters related to quality control, and the interpretation of contract documents.
• Contribute to pre-contract site and other meetings and make regular visits to site during project delivery and on completion to ensure that works are to a high standard and represent good value.
• To assess and issue variation orders and agree interim and final payments and recommend for authorisation
• Monitor contractor performance and customer satisfaction - implement recovery strategies as required.
• Undertake risk assessments in accordance with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System, and continually monitor Contractors Method Statements and oversee revisions as required.
• To adhere to the current Health and Safety regulations and the Council's policies and procedures and ensure contractors and suppliers comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and contractual obligations.
• Identify possible materials containing asbestos, arrange testing and removal of asbestos from vacant and occupied properties in accordance with the relevant legislation
• Prepare reports on the progress of projects, site activities and all other related matters and escalate issues to enable effective decision making
• Contribute to management reports on a regular basis to understand the impact and cost of disruption in the service and come up with ways to improve delivery and achieve value for money.
• Provide information as required by the Reactive Maintenance Lead regarding individual project performance or for the purpose of answering specific questions.

Knowledge

• HHSRS

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

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