If you’re
thinking of building a career in HR, then this is an excellent opportunity for
you to earn, work and get qualified.

Over the course of your placement, the Trainee HR Advisor will gain a
fully funded, professional qualification from the Chartered
Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and will become a well-rounded HR Advisor with the potential to earn
£25 – £35k per year.

The Trainee HR Advisor will spend a day a week at Universityof Gloucestershire,
while undertaking a full training programme on the other four days with the HR team. Our client will
ensure that you gain the right experience to compliment your course
schedule.  The CIPD course is up to 3
years long, so you will be offered an employment contract to cover the length
of your course. 

While you work and study, you will also be earning £11,698 per annum and
your course, which costs up to £2,500 per year is fully funded so you don’t incur
any debt!   They also
contribute up to £80 per year for textbooks and if you have to go on a
residential as part of the course, they will contribute to your
subsistence costs. They will also pay travel costs for getting to
University if these exceed those you would normally incur in getting to work.

It’s essential that the Trainee HR
Advisor has, or is predicted to get, good A Level qualifications, or a degree
in a relevant area, the Trainee HR Advisor will be able to demonstrate
excellent customer service and IT skills, and a commitment to further
study.  The Trainee HR Advisor will
need their own transport to get to Cheltenham,
and be able to attend evening classes or residentials as required.

Our client
offers some excellent benefits for this role including, 25 days holiday and 9
bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, free employee assistance programme,
pension scheme, paid sick leave and flexitime.

Closing Date: 31^st May,
2012

Interview Date: 11^th June, 2012

To
apply for this exciting opportunity please click on the apply button and
forward your CV to us. On receipt, we will email you our client’s application
form for completion.

The Contracts Manager will be
responsible for the management of operational resources on a number of social
housing refurbishment and responsive and void maintenance contracts. The
Contracts Manager’s primary task will be to ensure contracts are planned
efficiently, and then to manage Contract Supervisors and the workforce,
ensuring the most efficient use of directly employed labour.

The Contracts Manager will ensure our client
provides a customer focused service so that customer requirements are met
according to service level agreements and KPIs, building and maintaining strong
and lasting client relationships.

The Contracts
Manager will have
extensive experience of contracts management and project management within the
construction or building maintenance industries, delivering business efficiency
and practical solutions as well as successfully implementing change and
continuous improvement.

Our
client is a building maintenance and refurbishment contractor.

Previous applicants need not
apply.

Closing Date: 31^st May,
2012

Interview Date: 13^th June, 2012

To apply for this exciting opportunity please click on the
apply button and forward your CV to us. On receipt, we will email you our
client’s application form for completion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work from our Manchester office. The role will focus on introducing Habitapp to RSLs through a range of marketing channels including telephone, email and presentations.

The successful person will be self reliant, a self starter and will welcome the opportunity to drive their own success. A passion for the social housing sector and a belief in how smart phones/technology can improve the lives of residents/staff is essential. A knowledge of the sector will be an advantage, but the ability to engage with people across an organisation and to establish credibility and relationships is more important.

Within a small digital agency, exposure to all aspects of the business development cycle is guaranteed for the successful person.

In the first instance applications should be made by email to antony@emeraldapps.co.uk with details of career history and contact information. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. 

Bolton – commutable Liverpool, Wigan, Blackburn, Oldham, Manchester, Warrington

£25,750 to £28,000

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Development Housing Officer to effectively project manage schemes that are part of a development programme. The role sits within a social housing organisation based in Boltonand attracts a salary of £25,750 to £28,000

This Project Development Housing Officer role will require you to contribute to the achievement of the development programme targets and identify and appraise new business opportunities. The core responsibilities include; managing the delivery of new build and refurbishment projects, the identification and appraisal of suitable schemes and funding opportunities, the preparation of financial appraisals and monitoring the development expenditure on schemes. You will also be required to manage all aspects of the development process including all scheme work administration as well as coordinating regular project team meetings.

Generating new business is a key part to the Project Development Housing Officer role as well as developing and maintaining effective relationships with external partners and agencies.

The successful candidate will require good knowledge of Housing Association policy, procedures and standards and will hold a degree or appropriate professional qualification. Essentially, you will be a team player with excellent planning, organisation and communication skills as well as being IT literate. Experience of delivering affordable housing development or new initiatives and negotiation with developers / consultants would be a distinct advantage.

Our client is a leading independent North West housing and regeneration organisation.

The closing date for all applications is the 6^th June 2012.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applicants from minority groups and people with disabilities.

Keywords: Development Officer / Housing / Project Development / Business Development / Funding

To apply for this exciting opportunity please click on the apply button and forward your CV to us. On receipt, we will email you our client’s application form for completion. 

The Process
Improvement Advisor will improve business outcomes whilst indentifying and
addressing areas of waste in processes.

The
Process Improvement Advisor main responsibilities will be leading and
supporting improvement projects and developing the network of our client’s excellence
champions. Achieving measurable positive impact on business outputs and
outcomes in customer satisfaction you will assist in the development of the continuous
improvement strategy.

The Process
Improvement Advisor will possess a certified Black Belt in Six Sigma or
equivalent and a high degree of knowledge of quality models and standards. APM
or PRINCE2 project management experience along with the ability to analyse and
interpret data is essential. The Process Improvement Advisor will have sound
knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as
well as the ability to influence others.

Due to the nature of the role you will also be required to work from their Malvern offices on a regular basis.

Our client is a housing association.

Closing Date: 21^st
May, 2012

Interview Date:  1^ST June, 2012

Keywords: Six Sigma
Black Belt / Continuous Improvement Strategy / APM / PRINCE2 / Process
Improvement / Social Housing

To
apply for this exciting opportunity please click on the apply button and
forward your CV to us. On receipt, we will email you our client’s application
form for completion.

Worle,
Weston Super Mare (commutable Clevedon, Bristol, Somerset and surrounding areas)

Starting Salary £19,034 pa

Permanent,
Full Time

Our
client currently has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Administrator
based in Worle, the Maintenance Administrator will be rewarded with a salary of
£19,034.

The
Maintenance Administrator will play a pivotal role in supporting the maintenance
operation in delivering excellent services to their external and internal
customers. The role is wide ranging and you are likely to become a specialist in
one of the key responsibilities within the team, whilst having an overview of
all the other key administrative processes.

As
part of an administration team you will administer the voids process, liaising
closely with contractors, voids manager, voids officers and lettings teams as
well as residents, to ensure that homes are let promptly and to a consistent
standard. The Maintenance Administrator will play a key role in the contractor
stage/payment/invoicing process, ensuring that the relevant data is loaded into
open housing and will work closely with the Maintenance Partnership
Manager/contractors to ensure smooth running of the process. You will collate
and present performance information on all activities relating to the
maintenance service so that they can manage performance with partnering
contractors and teams.

The
Maintenance Administrator will be
educated to GCSE level or equivalent standard. You will have a positive approach
and commitment to providing excellent customer service and will be a strong team
player. You will possess good IT skills and will be competent with Microsoft
Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. You will be willing to be
flexible about working hours and have a full UK
driving licence.

Our
client is a housing association.

Closing
date: 29 May 2012

Interview
date: 12 June 2012

Keywords:
Maintenance / Lettings / Admin / Social Housing / Finance

Worle (commutable from Weston
Super Mare, Clevedon, Bristol, Somerset and surrounding
areas)

Salary £17,246 -
£17,897

Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours
per week)

Flexitime

Our client has an exciting
opportunity for an Administrator to work in our strategic fund management
department to join their offices based in Worle. The Administrator will be
rewarded with a salary of £17,246 -£17,897.

Working
with the Strategic Fund Manager the Administrator will support the
administration of a new community improvement fund (CIF), charitable housing
funds (in particular the opportunity fund) and their external fundraising work
for community related applications. The CIF will combine their two successful
funds for individual and community empowerment – the tenant and community
support fund and the improvement fund.

The
work will support the Strategic Fund Manager to develop and manage the CIF and
charitable funds which will operate across their divisions and directly with
partners, residents and clients to ensure the funds are accessible, “can-do” and
evidence value for money and beneficial outcomes for their customers.  

The
successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, and a
methodical, organised, approach to work, self-motivation and personal drive to
complete tasks to the required quality and within timescales. Experience of
working with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and
PowerPoint is essential.

Due
to the nature of the role you will be able to work office hours in accordance
with service requirements.

Our
client is a housing association.

Closing date: 21st May,
2012

Interview date: 29^th
May, 2012

Keywords: Strategic Fund
Management / Community Improvement Fund / CIF / Social Housing / Admin

Money Matters Team Leader

Permanent/Full time

37 hours per week (includes flexi-time)

Grade H

Salary Range £28,545 – £29,967 per annum

Regular Business User Car Allowance

This is a new and exciting role which will be key as the Trust looks to mitigate the impact the Welfare Reform Act will have on our organisation and our customers.

Managing a small but developing team you will be responsible for financial inclusion, pre-tenancy money advice and benefit and debt advice.  Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as is the ability to produce reports and present performance management information clearly.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional person who can develop the team members and service to achieve outstanding results for customers and contribute to the rent arrears targets for the Income Team.  You will also play a key role in the Trust’s Corporate Project to respond to the changes in the Welfare Reform Act.

Closing date for all applications:                  25^th May 2012 at 12.00noon

Interview date:                                              31^st May 2012                                                  

In addition to salary we offer a great working environment, an excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer’s contribution, flexible working, 24 – 29 days’ leave and child care subsidy.

Trust application forms and further details are available via our website: www.wvht.co.uk, by emailing careers@wvht.co.uk, or by calling the 24 hour recruitment line: 01606 813321.

The Trust invites applicants from all members of the community, irrespective of sex, marital status, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

9 Month Fixed Term Contract

18.5 hours per week (hours negotiable)

GRADE G £24,301 - £27,728 pro rata (subject to job evaluation)

Weaver Vale Housing Trust has a number of services that provide support to vulnerable clients in the Cheshire West and Chester area.

We are recruiting a professional fundraiser to support the “Supporting People” Department within the Trust.  You will identify and develop new sources of income and ensure all fundraising activity is implemented and managed to deliver against budget, targets and income.

You will have the ability to develop funding applications from the initial concept to detailed submissions to Funder’s.  Therefore research and analytical skills are essential along with excellent written communication skills.

You will have evidenced experience of writing proposals and bids and a good knowledge of grant funding routes is essential. We are looking for previous experience to demonstrate this.

With a minimum of 2 A Levels, excellent verbal communication skills and a real team player are all essential attributes for the job.

This post requires the postholder to travel between external locations as the business need dictates.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website at www.wvht.co.uk.  Alternatively please email careers@wvht.co.uk or call our 24 hour recruitment line on 01606 813328.

Closing Date:                                      22^nd May 2012 at 3.00pm

Interview Date:                                  30^th May 2012

Main responsibilities will include pre and post inspection of occupied and vacant properties, reporting on property condition and specifying costing and ordering works as required.  Surveying properties in preparation for and undergoing works as part of the Void Process or Investment Programmes and making certain that work is completed is to the required quality and within timescales. Undertaking contract supervision and administration to ensure schemes of work are carried out safely.

 The successful candidate is likely to be a qualified quantity or building surveyor or have a building/trade qualification with knowledge of successful responsive and void repair contracts.  It is essential to have the ability to assess the options available and make clear informed decisions on the best way forward.  You will need to be well organised, familiar with a range of IT solutions and possess excellent communication skills. High levels of customer service are required and it is paramount that the needs of our customers are taken into account.

It is essential that candidates have access to their own transport and the post is subject to suitable references and an enhanced CRB disclosure.

 For further information or an informal chat regarding this vacancy, please contact Saskia Ratcliff, Customer Liaison Manager on 01772 268062.

The closing date for the above post is 12 noon on Monday 21^st May 2012.  Competency based interviews will be held in week commencing Monday 28^th May 2012.

If you are interested and would like an application pack please leave your name and address on our recruitment line 01772 268069 or email us at recruitment@communitygateway.co.uk

 or you can apply online via this link http://www.communitygateway.co.uk/jobs/apply.aspx?item=296

Temporary for 9 months to cover maternity leave to start 11 June 2012
Full time: 35 hours per week
Salary: £17,850 – £19,125

The Housing Support Worker will be based at West End Village and will provide high quality, housing-related support to vulnerable older people living in the scheme. You will work with a range of colleagues and agencies to help individual residents maximise their independence, sustain their social networks and feel safe in their homes. Your support role will involve assessments, planning, providing support, delivery, ensuring the best possible outcomes for customers.

You will need:

• Understanding of how to prepare person-centred support plans and deliver housing related support in the ways agreed with residents.
• Understand and apply good practice in safeguarding and professional standards
• Knowledge of the social and health issues that affect some older people.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• A satisfactory enhanced CRB check.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21 May 2012, 12:00noon
Interview date: 29 May 2012

The Community Support Assistant
will be responsible for the smooth running and day-to-day management of their
sheltered housing schemes in Skegness and surrounding districts.  Our client encourages tenants and other service
users to live independently, co-ordinating support services from other agencies
as necessary.

The Community Support Assistant should have substantial
experience of working with older people in sheltered housing, residential care,
home care, social or health services and be able to identify the care and
support needs of their customers, and it is necessary therefore for the
Community Support Assistant to have good organisational and communication
skills, both written and verbal.

The Community Support Assistant will have a good all round
general education with IT skills.  You
should also be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to help others. Knowledge
of social housing would also be an advantage.

A standard CRB check will be
required along with a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The Community Support Assistant
position is a temporary fixed term contract for one year working 35 hours per
week.

Our client is a housing group.

The closing date for this position is: 
23^rd May 2012.

Interviews will be held on:  7^th
June 2012.

Keywords: Community Support / Sheltered Housing / Residential Care /
Home Care / Social Care / Health Services

To apply for this exciting
opportunity please click on the apply button and forward your CV to us. On
receipt, we will email you our client’s application form for completion.

Manchester (commutable from Salford, Oldham,
Stockport, Bolton, Lancashire and surrounding
areas)

Salary
£28,006 - £31,215 per annum     
                                               

(2
Year Fixed Term Contract)

Our
client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Gas Service Engineer at
their offices in Manchester;
the Gas Service Engineer will be rewarded with a salary of £28,006 - £31,215 per annum.

The Gas
Service Engineer will assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the group’s
properties, specifically in relation to annual gas servicing.  This is a
‘hands on’ position and the Gas Service Engineer will act as a link between
their organisation and their valued tenants.

Organising
and prioritising your own workload, you will carry out the servicing of
domestic heating systems and will complete gas safety checks in their tenants’
homes.  The Gas Service Engineer will be required to diagnose and repair
faults in domestic heating and plumbing systems and will continually renew
heating and plumbing fittings to ensure that all systems are in safe working
order.

On
occasion, you will be expected to arrange further works through their internal
maintenance team and external contractors.  You will also be available to
liaise with tenants with regards to any property issues and will ensure that
they are satisfied with the level of work completed.

The Gas
Service Engineer should have completed a recognised apprenticeship and will
have gained an advanced craft level qualification.  The Gas Service
Engineer should have several years experience at senior craft level, of working
with domestic heating systems, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and
servicing.  It is also important that the Gas Service Engineer holds an up
to date A.C.O.P.S certificate and Gas Safe registration and a Senior Craft
status.

Our
client is looking for a self-motivated individual who has experience of working
alone, managing your own daily schedule and using your initiative to make
decisions.  The Gas Service Engineer should have good knowledge of health
and safety legislation and experience of plumbing work on domestic systems and
appliances.  Due to the nature of the role, it is also important that you
have an understanding and sympathy with the needs of inner city groups, e.g.
young families, single parent families, elderly people and ethnic minority
groups.  A full UK
driving licence is also required.

The Gas
Service Engineer post is a two year fixed term contract.

The Gas
Service Engineer will enjoy an excellent benefits package including a pension
scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Our
client is a housing association.

Closing
date: 9am, Thursday 24^th May 2012

Interview date:  Thursday 31^st May
2012

Keywords: Domestic Heating Systems / Repairs / Gas
Servicing /A.C.O.P.S / Gas Safe Registration / Senior Craft Status

To apply for this exciting opportunity please click
on the apply button and forward your CV to us. On receipt, we will email you
our client’s application form for completion.

Bradford

Salary £33,475
per annum (plus performance related bonus)

Full
Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)                            

The Housing Care Manager will report to the Services Manager and the
successful candidate will lead the day to day running of the scheme and the day
centre, the Housing Care Manager will be rewarded with a salary of £33,475 per
annum.

The Housing Care Manager will be responsible for
managing, developing and evaluating all aspects of the service to meet their high
performance standards. The Housing Care Manager will enjoy the company of older people and
be committed to delivering and developing the highest standards of care and
support for residents to live their daily lives to the full, in the way they
wish, alongside managing the day care service on site too.

Our client requires an excellent communicator with
supervisory experience to lead and motivate the staff team. Your people skills
will also ensure positive relationships with residents and relatives as well as
external agencies. With a background in health or social care, the Housing Care Manager will
also have experience of successful financial management, and hold or be keen to
attain the Registered Manager’s Award.

Our client is a charity.

Closing date: 23rd May, 2012

Interview date: To be confirmed

Keywords: Older People / Care /
Housing / Day Centre

To
apply for this exciting opportunity please click on the apply button and
forward your CV to us. On receipt, we will email you our client’s application
form for completion.

For any further queries or questions please email: hr@crosskeyshomes.co.uk 

Telecare services officer
Reference no: CKH/May01
Pay: ££10,465 - £11,664
Hours: 21 hours
Closing date: 18 May 2012

1. overview
2. job description
3. candidate requirements
4. additional information
5. applying

Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team working for Peterborough’s largest housing provider. Our 24 hour Lifeline service supports vulnerable clients, enabling them to remain living independently at home.

There are two posts available, one for 28 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8am-3pm) and one for 21 hours per week (Friday to Sunday 8am-3pm). Both of these will be on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

The pro-rata salaries for each are:

21 hours - £10,465 - £11,664