At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the voice of Curo, helping residents with their housing needs every day.
- Company: Join a top-rated housing association with a social purpose at its core.
- Benefits: Earn up to £29,829, enjoy 26 days leave, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Flexible benefits and career growth opportunities await you after 18 months.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
At Curo, we take pride in being the first point of contact for our residents and the wider community. Our Customer Service Advisors are the voice of Curo and we need people who care about making every interaction count. This dynamic role puts you at the heart of our organisation. Working as part of our supportive contact centre team, you'll handle a diverse range of enquiries across multiple channels, helping resolve issues and making a real difference to people's lives every day. You'll connect with our residents, contractors, and sometimes the wider public, providing solutions and support when they need it most. Many of our customers contact us during challenging times in their lives, so your empathy and understanding will be crucial in helping them navigate their housing needs. And you'll do it Monday to Friday, with no evenings or weekends.
What You'll Be Doing
- Answering inbound calls, WhatsApp messages, texts, emails, and social media enquiries
- Handling and resolving customer queries at the first point of contact wherever possible
- Using multiple systems simultaneously to find information and update records
- Managing challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
- Providing advice and guidance on a wide range of housing-related matters
- Directing complex queries to the appropriate teams when necessary
- Working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
What You'll Get In Return
- A salary increase to £29,829 on successful completion of key milestones during probation
- 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days
- Your birthday off as an extra holiday
- Up to 10% matched pension contribution
- Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home) after a minimum of 3 months in post
- Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
- Access to many different career and development opportunities across Curo, once you have been in post for 18 months
More About You
We value transferable skills from various backgrounds – whether you've worked in retail, hospitality, call centres or other customer-facing roles, your experience could be perfect for this position.
Essential
- Experience in a customer service environment with proven problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask and manage your time effectively
- Resilience and patience when dealing with challenging situations
- Computer literacy and ability to learn and use multiple new systems quickly
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Desirable
- Experience working in a contact centre or housing environment
- Knowledge of social housing or related sectors
Your Working Pattern
Monday to Friday — no evenings, no weekends.
About Curo
We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide. We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone – if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk
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