Housing Standards Officer

Derventio Housing Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization in the East Midlands is seeking a full-time support worker to assist in resettling individuals and performing property inspections. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a problem-solving attitude, and the ability to handle challenging behavior. This role provides 28 days of holiday plus a pension and other benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

8% contributory pension

Death in service cover

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with clients effectively.
• Capability to perform basic maintenance-related tasks.
• Understanding of homelessness and a supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support and resettle individuals in a variety of tasks.
• Conduct property inspections with attention to detail.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to handle challenging behavior

Job description

Overview

Positions: 1 x full-time 40 hours per week

Derventio Housing Trust is at the forefront of supported housing solutions. As part of the team, you will make a tangible difference to people’s lives. Playing a key role in the support and resettlement of people, covering a wide variety of tasks that contribute to fixing broken lives.

This is a very rewarding but testing career. If you think you have what it takes and are clear about making a difference in society, contact us now on the below email with your CV.

Responsibilities

• As part of the team, you will make a tangible difference to people’s lives. Playing a key role in the support and resettlement of people, covering a wide variety of tasks that contribute to fixing broken lives.
• The tasks that form a large part of this role require exceptional attention to detail, particularly when completing property inspections, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Qualifications and attributes

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal calmly with people who may present with challenging behaviour.
• The ability to problem solve and learn basic maintenance-related tasks to understand what issues may arise within the property environment, and to answer property maintenance queries from residents.
• Understanding of homelessness and belief that people can be successful in society despite the odds, with a supportive and caring yet calm, professional and flexible attitude.

Other information and benefits

• We consider all applicants on their merit and not on their past
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 33 at one year’s service, and additional service increments
• Remuneration packages commensurate with level of experience
• 8% contributory pension
• Death in service and critical illness cover after qualifying period

You must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

A valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential

All applications must currently have the permanent right to work in the UK; visa applications cannot be considered.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please email [e-mail] attaching your CV and stating which role(s) you are interested in. If there have been any gaps in your employment, please give details.