Housing Standards Officer

Derventiohousing; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported housing provider in Derby is looking for a full-time support worker. The role involves assisting individuals in resettlement, maintaining properties, and addressing queries. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a problem-solving attitude. The position offers 28 days holiday plus additional benefits and requires a valid driving license.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

8% contributory pension

Death in service and critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience in a supportive role dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to learn basic maintenance-related tasks.
• Understanding of homelessness and a supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the support and resettlement of individuals.
• Conduct property inspections and address maintenance queries.
• Maintain a calm and professional attitude in all interactions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a team

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.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal calmly with people who may present with challenging behaviour. 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.

We expect that you have the ability to problem solve, and the necessary skills required to learn basic maintenance-related tasks to understand what issues may arise within the property environment, and be able to answer property maintenance queries from the residents. If you have an understanding of homelessness, believe that people can be successful in society despite the odds being stacked against them, and are supportive and caring whilst maintaining a calm, professional and flexible attitude, this could be the career for you.

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.

Benefits / Other information

• 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.