Housing Project Assistant

4 weeks ago


Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

About the Role

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities, we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

Job Information

This role is ideal for those looking to develop their experience within the supported housing sector. As a Housing Project Assistant, you will be involved in housing management tasks such as Health & Safety and Fire compliance, rent collection, and providing monitoring reports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day finances, including raising Purchase Orders, banking, petty cash, and ordering supplies.
  • Deep clean of void rooms and practical tasks such as putting together flat pack furniture and gardening.
  • Reporting repairs and ensuring compliance works are carried out and dealing with contractors on site.
  • Ensure regular Health & Safety checks of communal areas and equipment are completed and communal areas are regularly cleaned, issues are logged and actioned appropriately.

About You

  • Strong organisational abilities, including time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking.
  • Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.
  • Personal determination, drive, energy, and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success, and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength-based approach.
  • Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive, and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

About Our Benefits

  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, with an additional day off in your birthday month.
  • Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC.
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension).
  • Flexible working options, helping to keep a good work-life balance.
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts.
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway.


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