Apprentice Communications Assistant  
Salary: Up to £22,073 per annum  
Location: Nottingham  
Hours: 35  

Closing Date: 30th September 2022

Interview Date: 7th  October 2022

 
The Vacancy 

Our clients Communications and Engagement team is growing! They have a new exciting opportunity to join the team, so if you are passionate about communications, they would love to hear from you!
Do you have excellent communication skills and great attention to detail?

Do you have experience working in an administrative role?

Are you interested in studying for a qualification in communications?

If your answer to all of the above is ‘Yes’ – then please apply today!

Our clients Communications and Engagement team is responsible for communications with their colleagues, customers and a wide variety of stakeholders. They’re a friendly team with lots of experience and they’d like to invite an apprentice to join them to learn more about working in communications in the social housing and care sector.
  
The role 

It’s an exciting time to join the team as this is a brand new role! The Apprentice Communications Assistant will assist in communicating the associations messages to its colleagues, customers and business partners through a variety of channels. Part of the role will also be to provide administrative support to the Communications and Engagement team.
  
Requirements 

As well as being enthusiastic, friendly and keen to get stuck in, the successful candidate will ideally have:

Experience of working in an administrative role and be qualified to level 3 (A-level) or above
Experience of administrating digital platforms, including website content management system, intranet, social media, newsletter or survey software
Ability to effectively write copy and proof read
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit audience needs
  
Why work with our client? 

Our client are a great place to work with a wide range of benefits, including generous annual leave, amazing wellbeing packages, development opportunities and pension.

They’ll also be offering the successful candidate the opportunity to study for a PR and Communications Assistant level 4 qualification.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, they welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

Good luck, we look forward to receiving your application!

Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a work related test on the day of the interview.

Please note our client reserve the right to close the vacancy if successfully filled before the closing date.
 
The Company 
They’ve been around since 1973, and they’re really proud of that. They’re more than just a housing association: they deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands.

Community Investment Partner – Housing

Location: Manchester – Agile

Salary: £26,882 per annum

 

Closing date: 25.09.22

Interview date: 04.10.2022

 

 

 

Our client is an innovative provider of housing and community services.

 

You’ll see the difference you make to people’s lives and local communities. They manage more than 13,000 homes across their proud city. But there’s so much more to them than that. They build thriving communities and places where people want to live. They help people to learn, manage their money, launch successful businesses and improve their employability.

 

They do things differently and you’ll be at the heart of an evolving and supportive team.

 

They’re looking for a Community Investment Partner to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of community partners to develop, support and sustain community projects and activities which provide positive outcomes for their customers and within their communities. Working in partnership with colleagues, local organisations and residents, you will help ensure that their investment into their diverse communities is inclusive, and effective in making a positive difference to people’s lives, helping those who need it the most. Through partnership work, you will build and manage a network to help secure resources and create new opportunities.

 

You will have excellent networking, partnership and relationship management skills and experience, which result in tangible outcomes for communities and customers. Ideally, you’ll have demonstrable extensive experience of managing grant funding from inception, award and effective monitoring and evaluation. Further to this you’ll have a good understanding and experience of social value and the achievement of tangible outcomes; demonstrable commitment to achieve.

Further to this they’re looking for:

· Excellent financial, administration and organisation skills.

· Good knowledge of statutory and voluntary services at a local level.

· Good knowledge and understanding of good practice in relation to community development and / or place-based regeneration.

· Knowledge and experience in supporting the development and growth of community projects.

· Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with a range of people, including community groups, public sector and businesses.

· Willingness and ability to work flexibly, including outside normal working hours

 

Why take up the challenge with them? This really is a great place to work. They’ve bags of potential and have huge opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Supportive and flexible, they’re rightly proud of their work and excited about the future. So, challenge yourself to be creative and ambitious and see the difference you can make in this great city.

 

Keywords: Social Investment / Community Investment / Community Development / Grants Management / Partnership Management / Grant Funding

Support Staff – Care Homes  

Salary: £18,540 – £20,315 per annum pro rata for part time (£9.61 – £10.53 per hour) plus enhancements  

Location: Nottingham  

Hours: 0-37 hours per week, Full time, Part time and Bank considered  

Closing Date: 30th September 2022  

Interviews are on weekly basis.   

 

  

 

Becoming a Support Worker or Care Assistant with our client – what it involves: 
A typical day will look like ensuring our clients residents are exercising choice and control over their day to day lives, in particular making sure they are able to live as independently as possible. For example, helping their residents to cook and clean. It is essential you are comfortable with providing personal care. The support they provide is person-centred and is driven by what their residents would like to do so if you enjoy a varied and rewarding role, this may be a perfect role for you! Other duties of your role will include but are not limited to:
Helping their residents to maintain relationships with others.
Providing emotional and social support and being their residents helping hand when they require it.
Giving their residents the confidence to be themselves and encouraging them to join in social activities.
Devising, implementing and working with personalised support plans and risk assessments.
Administering medication (Support Workers).
Ensuring a safe and ‘home from home’ environment for all.
Helping residents with their finances.

Read the Role Profile at the bottom of the page for a full picture of the amazing work they do!

 

Their well-established CQC regulated services have exciting opportunities for approachable, driven and enthusiastic individuals to join them on either a full time, part time or zero hour (bank) basis as a Care Assistant or Support Worker – No care experience required!  Full training and development will be provided including a Care Certificate.

 

Although care experience is beneficial, it is not essential as they will provide you with all the free training and support that you require. As you will be an advocate for the individuals you are supporting, all you need is to be reliable and passionate about improving the lives of others.

 

Claremont Road is a outstanding rated care home based in Carrington, Nottingham and provides accommodation and services for adults with learning disabilities. At Claremont they have 12 fully-furnished bedrooms, and the building is suitable for people with physical disabilities. They’re known for their activities and entertainment, and their creative team make sure there is something for all their residents to enjoy! Join them as a Support Worker and be a part of their Claremont family. There is free parking nearby!

 

Nuthall Road is a registered service situated in Cinderhill, Nottingham and provides services for people aged between 18 and 65 with mental health difficulties, learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge. Are you seeking this experience?

 

Elms Park in Ruddington is a mental health supported living accommodation consisting of 3 self-contained flats and one communal flat for 3 adults with complex Mental Health/Learning disabilities. This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.

 

Second Avenue is based in Carlton and is a small project for adults with autism and learning disabilities. This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.

 

Watcombe Circus is a registered care home in Carrington that provides person-centred support for men and women who have a learning disability, and other associated support needs including: mental health, dementia and challenging behaviour.  They currently have Care Assistant and Support Worker roles.

 

Palmwood Court is a CQC registered care home based in Highbury Vale which supports up to 12 individuals with enduring mental health conditions such as: Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, chronic depression, Schizo-effective Disorder. The age range of our service users vary between 18 to 65 years with some users over 65 as the project offers long term placements.

You must be comfortable to support older residents due to the range of ages at the care homes. Please note that due to the needs of the individuals, there may be an element of moving and handling involved in the role; as such, you will need to be willing and able to undertake these duties. Additionally, a degree of resilience when working with challenging behaviour is required as you will be expected to diffuse situations calmly with confidence.

 

 

Requirements of the role:  

The service operates seven days a week and covers various shifts over a 24 hour period. All successful candidates must be able to work on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays. A bonus is paid for waking nights and an allowance is paid for sleep-ins. Shift patterns include: 7am – 2pm, 2pm-10pm, waking nights 10pm- 7.15am, Sleep ins 10pm-7am, 9am – 5pm, 8am-4pm, 10am – 4pm. Shift patterns can vary as they are based on the needs of the people, they support but they will aim to provide the rotas as early as possible so you can plan around your personal lives.
Looking forward to receiving your application!

 

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.  

  

Please note: All successful candidates will be required to take a numerical and literacy test prior to the interview.

 

 

 

The Company 

They’ve been around since 1973, and are really proud of that. They’re more than just a housing association: they deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands.

Housing Administrator / Home Move Assistant  

Salary: £23,000 pa  

Manchester, Greater Manchester  

Contract Type: Permanent  

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday (agile working arrangements in place)  

   

Closing date: 21st September 2022 

Interview date: 29th September 2022  

Interview location: Soapworks, Salford Quays, Manchester  

 

 

 

 

Our client is all about people – the people who live in their homes, the people in the communities they serve and the people they work with.

 

So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to them delivering great experiences for everyone!

 

They employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And they have developed an agile, flexible culture which supports people to do this.

 

As a not-for-profit housing association, they provide homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. They build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness and support people to reach their potential.

 

This role will help them to do this by providing a professional administration support service for lettings and tenancy management.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for

Delivering all key administrative duties, ensuring customers are receiving an excellent Customer Experience in line with our Customer Service Standards and offer.
Support the Communities Team to achieve high levels of sustainable lettings.
Ensure customers sustain their tenancies for as long as possible by identifying risks and providing or signposting customers to services and products which will support them.
Advertising, shortlisting, and letting properties in accordance with the sub-regional choice-based lettings policies.
Effective identification of support needs and services.
They need people who are / have

Experience of dealing with customers queries both in person and over the phone in a sympathetic and helpful manner.
Good IT abilities IE Microsoft 365, Windows, Word and Excel
competent administrative support skills
Great customer service skills
Excellent communication skills
Everyone’s welcome here. Their culture is inclusive, and they are committed to increasing diversity. They enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with them. And they trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because they know that this helps them to deliver better outcomes for their customers and their colleagues.

 

If you want to be part of their team and help them make a difference, they’d love to hear from you.

 

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Sales and Lettings Administrator

Salary: £14,387.40 (Full time salary 23,979)

Manchester (Hybrid working)

6 month FTC

Part Time – 21 hour per week

 

Closing Date –closing date 18th September 2022

Interview Date – 26th September 2022

 

 

Our client are passionate about working together to improve lives and help their communities thrive. They see the difference their work makes across their great city every day.

 

They’re really passionate about making communities a nicer place to live in, so they’re looking to you to inspire a true community spirit across their city.

 

An opportunity has arisen within their Growth team for a Sales and Lettings Administrator to provide a high-quality sales and lettings service to their shared ownership purchasers, market rent customers, and Rent to Buy customers. You’ll play a key role in delivering a customer focussed, responsive and value for money service to their new residents whilst ensuring the business maximises income from the effective management of the sales and lettings process.

 

 

Their Ideal candidate will have:

Experience of working in a customer focussed environment
Experience of working in a varied, fast paced role
Excellent attention to detail, communication and customer service skills
Experience of using Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook and other tools.
Experience or knowledge of property sales, lettings or affordable home ownership products would be advantageous to the role.

 

Please note occasional travel to sites across Manchester and Tameside is required for this role.

Please note they reserve the right to close the role early if they receive high numbers of applications

If this sounds like you then apply today, they’d love to hear from you.

 

Our client strives for equality, diversity and inclusion in all that they do.  They positively encourage applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
They also seek to promote a culture of flexible working where possible and practical and applications from candidates seeking flexible and/ or part time working patterns will be considered.   Going forward they will be transitioning to a culture where agile working will be a feature of many of their roles.

 

They are a Disability confident employer and they will work to ensure reasonable adjustments are in place where possible throughout the recruitment journey and into employment.

Senior Data Analyst (Insight, Intelligence and Performance) 
Location: Manchester  
Salary: £46,133  
Full time, Permanent, 35 hours a week  
  
Closing Date: 22nd September 2022 
Assessment w.c. 26th September 2022 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our clients Team for a Senior Data Analyst – Insight, Intelligence and Performance to join them.

Supporting their aim of being a data driven and an intelligence led organisation, you’ll support the organisation in the effective use of data to help develop understanding of their performance, customer’s behaviour and needs, optimise end user journeys and ultimately improve their experience with them.

To succeed in this role, you must have a strong interest in data and analytics as you will be their data advocate as they continue on their data journey to enable them to help colleagues to understand and connect with their customers through the visualisation of quality data. Further to this you’ll support the IIP Manager with embedding Data Governance and the IT department with testing and developing the Data Warehouse.

They’re looking for those with:

• Experience in a similar senior data analyst role, who has the ability to produce effective analysis with clearly articulated and actionable insights.
• Experience of solving real world data problems with code
• Experience of supporting a data journey from reactive to data driven
• Ability to define business problems in statistical/data terms and identify the correct datasets for best solution
• Experience of implementing & embedding tools, data models, intelligence services within an organisation for that haven’t existed previously.
• Ability to quickly and robustly understand the contextual environment of the data through intuition, exploration and curiosity
• An understanding of sampling and population analysis.
• Excellent data-mining and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and trust with business and technical colleagues.
• Strong technical skills including Excel and SQL database management.
• Experience of using Microsoft software and Power BI

  If they receive high levels of applications for the role, they may close the role early. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

  Our client strives for equality, diversity and inclusion in all that they do.  They positively encourage applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

  They also seek to promote a culture of flexible working where possible and practical and applications from candidates seeking flexible and/ or part time working patterns will be considered. Going forward they will be transitioning to a culture where agile working will be a feature of many of their roles.

  They are a Disability confident employer and they will work to ensure reasonable adjustments are in place where possible throughout the recruitment journey and into employment.

Independent Living Development Worker  

Salary: £27,707  

Manchester  

22.5 hours per a week, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract  

Closing date: 16th September 2022 

Interviews/assessments will take place on Friday 30th September 2022 

 

 

 

Our client is passionate about working together to improve lives and help neighbourhoods thrive. They see the difference their work makes in their city and they work together to support their customers and their wellbeing.

 

As an Independent Living Development Worker, you will take a community-led approach to developing the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community model (NORC) for older tenants in the Aquarius estate area of Hulme, working in partnership with tenants, community groups and local agencies to make Ageing Well in Place a reality for older people in the neighbourhood. The post-holder will support the steering group to achieve effective project planning, innovation and implementation of the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community initiative.

 

This role has a clear focus on enhancing longevity of independence and quality of life for older tenants and residents through the weaving together of more integrated and effective support, services and social activities at the accommodation block and neighbourhood level. The successful candidate will have a genuine commitment to achieving ageing well in place in cocreation with diverse groups of older people. They will have a person centred, creative and positive solution-focused approach in supporting older people to thrive.

 

 

 

Their Ideal will have:

Experience of facilitating community-led initiatives with diverse groups in community-based settings and the ability to work collaboratively with these groups to achieve agreed goals; offering support while respecting existing skills, expertise and autonomy.
Experience of conflict mediation and resolution.
Experience of working effectively with groups experiencing varying mental health or long-term conditions.
Understanding of the structural causes of health inequalities among older people in the UK
Excellent interpersonal, administration and organisational skills
Good project management skills
Working knowledge of Safeguarding & Data Protection Procedures
Excellent ICT skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office software.

 

Please note you must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends in this role.

 

Our client are supportive, flexible, and rightly proud of their work. They’re also really excited about the future. You’ll get a brilliant benefits package and so much support and guidance. So, join them now and see the difference you can make in their great city.

 

If this sounds like you then apply today, they’d love to hear from you.

Trainee Planned Surveyor  

Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum + Essential Car User Allowance  

Manchester, Greater Manchester  

Contract Type: Temporary 2 year fixed term contract   

Hours: 35 hours per week – Agile working arrangements in place  

   

Closing date: Friday 16th September 2022  

Interview date: Wednesday 21st September 2022   

Interview location: Soapworks, Salford Quays, Manchester  

 

 

 

 

Our clients organisation is all about people – the people who live in their homes, the people in the communities they serve and the people they work with.

 

So, it’s no surprise that they recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to them delivering great experiences for everyone!

 

They employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And they have developed an agile, flexible culture which supports people to do this.

 

As a not-for-profit housing association, they provide homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. They build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness and support people to reach their potential.

 

The overall purpose of the role is to work collaboratively with contractors and colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality replacements, cyclical programmes and improvements to homes ensuring properties are well maintained and contribute to the delivery of the Asset Management objectives.

 

Full training plan will be put in place for the candidate with the right attitude with a willingness to learn and grow with them. You will be fully supported in the role in order to progress.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Assist with the overall management and delivery of major works by the Planned Surveyors’ team.
• Co-ordinate enquiries between Planned Surveyors and internal colleagues, specifically CSST and Homes Team.
• Develop good working relationship with these teams / colleagues.
• Answer customer queries, identify and suggest quality service improvements specific to Planned programmes to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Actively assist and support Planned Surveyors to ensure targets are attained relating to work streams.
• Contribute towards the administrative duties from inception to completion of each Planned programme, including (but not limited to) raising orders, compiling customer information, answering queries from stakeholders, valuations and attending meetings.
• Conduct in-progress site inspections and handover completed works to ensure high standards of work and record feedback

 

They need people who are / have

• Good written, verbal, numeracy and IT skills (particularly data management, excel spreadsheets, use of systems etc.)
• IT literate (Excel, Word and Database experience)
• Experience of prioritising issues and directing/delegating work to colleagues
• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

 

 

Everyone’s welcome there. Their culture is inclusive, and they are committed to increasing diversity. They enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with them. And they trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because they know that this helps them to deliver better outcomes for their customers and their colleagues.

 

If you want to be part of their team and help them make a difference, they’d love to hear from you.

 

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Housing Advisor (Allocations)  
Salary £26,052- £27,484 per annum plus excellent benefits  
Location Walsall, West Midlands  
Contract:  Full Time, Permanent & Fixed Term Contract, 37 hours per week 
Closing Date: 15 September 2022 

 

Our client have an exciting opportunity for an Housing Advisor (Allocations) to join their Allocations team. In this role, you will provide a comprehensive allocations service; from processing a customer’s application and answering any queries.

 

Main job responsibilities: 

• Allocate homes in accordance with their allocations policy.
• Maintain an accurate up to date housing register.
• Ensure that empty properties are sustainably let efficiently and quickly, whilst delivering great customer service.
• Effectively advertise and market their homes.
• To provide accurate and timely information to customers regarding their application; and to answer any queries they may have.
• Work in partnership with local authorities in the allocation of homes to local people.
• To accurately produce tenancy agreements and other documents needed for to enable to sign up to be completed.

 

They’re looking for someone who has:

• A good standard of education at Level 2 (Grade C or above) or equivalent.
• Recent and relevant experience of working in an allocations environment or other relevant housing experience.
• An awareness of current legislation and issues affecting the Housing Sector.
• Experience of dealing with customers face to face in one to one situations.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to provide comprehensive information and direction when dealing with enquiries whilst adopting a collaborative approach.
• Experience of managing a caseload with the aptitude to respond to conflicting pressures and demands with limited support and guidance whilst paying attention to detail.

 

What’s in it for you?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts.

 

They are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, they are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.

 

About them 

Their People Strategy presents a clear picture of how they will achieve their Corporate Plan aim, ‘Be an exceptional place to work that attracts, develops and retains talent’. The Strategy focuses on three key themes that help them support their colleagues to make a difference to their customers, the communities they serve and to themselves.

It is important to them that they have a diverse workforce, representative of the communities they serve. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to them means colleagues living their values, dedicated to doing the right thing and exercising good judgement. This will encourage a culture where all can thrive, acknowledging that everyone is different; what matters to them is that everyone can come to work and feel comfortable to be themselves.

They are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and ensure that disabled people and those with long term health conditions have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations while working with them. They want to make it clear that they welcome disabled applicants for all their roles. If in doubt look out for the Disability Confident logo.

They will ensure that their recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and they will interview applicants with a disability if they meet the essential criteria for a role. They will also support existing colleagues with a disability or long-term health condition enabling them to stay in work, making reasonable adjustments if necessary.

 

About them 
They are one of the Midlands’ leading and most successful providers of good quality homes.

Their values help them to maintain a culture that helps them achieve their commitment of supporting customers to lead happy and fulfilled lives. They want all of their people to uphold their ambition; demonstrating the belief, enthusiasm and energy to deliver on it. They want their colleagues to feel empowered to take the lead and to think creatively and be passionate about their work.

Their People Strategy presents a clear picture of how they will achieve their Corporate Plan aim, ‘Be an exceptional place to work that attracts, develops and retains talent’. Through the People Strategy they take every opportunity to embed their values to ensure that their colleagues give the best possible service to their customers, communities and each other.

Multi skilled operative (Response repairs and Voids) 

£31,500 per annum + Company vehicle provided and fuel card 

Melksham based – working throughout Wiltshire and surrounding areas. 

Flexible working opportunities 

Full time (40hrs) Permanent 

  

Closing date: 23/09/2022 

Interview date: TBC 

 

 

 

The purpose of this role is to carry out day to day repairs and maintenance to our clients’ homes and making our empty homes ready to let to new customers.

 

 

 

Our client are seeking a motivated multi skilled carpenter with the ability to: 

• Diagnose and remedy repairs in our customers’ homes
• Communicate well with our customers and planning team to keep them informed of progress of the repair.
• Deliver carpentry works to a high standard ensuring a first time fix
• comply with health and safety and other regulatory requirements and adhere to industry best practice
  Work independently and effectively manage your time and van stocks to maximise productivity.
• Undertake out of hours duties as part of a call out rota

 

What our client need 

For this role you’ll need to have the following skills and experience;

• City in Guilds/ NVQ level 2 in carpentry or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience
• Experience in other associated trades e.g. plumbing, patch plastering, flooring, tiling and decorating.
• Knowledge of this role’s industry best practice to an intermediate/ advanced level and experienced in how to use this knowledge to ensure high standards and safe practices
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe practices
• Experience working in occupied homes
• A current valid driving license

 

Please note due to health and safety reasons, all operatives wear RPE and so they operate under a clean-shaven policy.

 

A basic DBS check will be required for this role.