Trainee Housing Grants & Coordination Assistant

Lewisham Youth Service; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LG Pension

Flexible working

Season ticket loan

Gym discounts

Staff networks

Job summary

Lewisham Council is offering a housing improvements apprenticeship based in London, with a hybrid working pattern. The role supports vulnerable residents, helping with grants and home adaptations, and requires the successful candidate to assist surveyors and process applications.

The position includes development opportunities, a London Living Wage and a starting salary of £27,010 per year, with eligibility based on Lewisham resident status and UK residency.

Qualifications

• Interest in housing adaptations and repairs
• Willingness to work in a hybrid office/home setting
• Ability to work at a fast pace and meet tight timescales

Responsibilities

• Assist grant coordinators and surveyors to process grant applications
• Update systems and files, liaising with customers, arranging appointments
• Shadow surveyors to gain understanding of the role
• Assist with projects to improve processes and service delivery
• High degree of teamwork and collaboration

Skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Team work

Organisation

Education

Nationally recognised qualification

Job description

Lewisham Council is offering a housing improvements apprenticeship based in London, with a hybrid working pattern. The role supports vulnerable residents, helping with grants and home adaptations, and requires the successful candidate to assist surveyors and process applications.

The position includes development opportunities, a London Living Wage and a starting salary of £27,010 per year, with eligibility based on Lewisham resident status and UK residency.