At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents in safe, well-managed accommodation and oversee housing provision.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on empowering individuals affected by domestic violence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Driving is required; great opportunity for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of a supportive community and help those in need.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing management and a compassionate approach are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.67 - 14.67 £ per hour.
LOCATION: North Somerset
HOURS: 30hrs per week (Mon - Fri)
SALARY: £14.67 per hour + £1.77 holiday pay or £18.96 umbrella
DURATION: Temp - perm
START DATE: ASAP
JOB PURPOSE: This post will work across accommodation-based services to oversee housing provision and tenancy-related support for individuals and families living in supported accommodation across North Somerset. The role will support residents with a range of support needs and help ensure accommodation is safe, well managed, and maintained to a high standard.
MAIN OBJECTIVES:
- Deliver high standards of housing management across all properties
- Ensure accommodation complies with Health & Safety requirements
- Oversee property works, ensuring maintenance, repairs, and renewals are completed to a high standard and within budget
- Ensure void works and re-lets are planned and managed efficiently
- Promote resident empowerment, engagement, and involvement
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Housing Management
- Ensure residents are signed up using the agreed occupancy agreement and understand their rights and responsibilities
- Induct residents into the accommodation, including Health & Safety and fire procedures
- Collect rent and service charges from residents
- Ensure effective maintenance of properties through regular inspections, logging, recording, and reporting repairs
- Monitor and follow up maintenance works and check completed works against invoices
- Carry out minor maintenance tasks such as putting up pictures or curtains where required
- Ensure Health & Safety checks are completed across all properties
- Carry out welfare checks on a bi-annual basis for flats
- Organise timely turnaround of void properties to support occupancy targets
- Provide support to address issues relating to anti-social behaviour (ASB) where required
- Resident Support
- Visit properties regularly to engage with residents and encourage involvement in maintaining and improving accommodation standards
- Identify support needs and provide advice and information on accessing appropriate internal and external services, making referrals where appropriate
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Driving is an essential requirement for this role.
- Experience of housing management and/or housing support is essential.
- The successful candidate must have a non-judgmental empathetic approach to their work. Experience working with vulnerable individuals, especially women and children, would be hugely beneficial.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or issued within the last 12 months is highly desirable. Candidates without a DBS already in place will require a new application to be completed prior to commencing the role.
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV that details your relevant support experience or reach out to Nathan Jackson on.
Female Housing Assistant Domestic Violence Service in Weston-super-Mare employer: Building Recruitment Company
As a leading provider of domestic violence support services in North Somerset, we pride ourselves on fostering a compassionate and inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact while developing your career. Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families, all while enjoying a supportive team culture and competitive benefits.
Contact Details:
Building Recruitment Company Recruitment Team
