Housing Project Worker Opportunities

1 week ago

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

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable young people?

Achieving for Children, a Community Interest Company, is seeking an experienced Housing Project Worker to join our team.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills and experience within the supported housing sector. As a Housing Project Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest health and safety standards are met, making vulnerable young people's living space safe, secure, and homely.

You will oversee daily activities such as managing finances, deep cleaning void rooms, and reporting repairs. You will also engage with young people, offering support that is needed, including liaising with professionals and dealing with incidents as and when they occur.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day finances, including raising Purchase Orders, banking, petty cash, and ordering supplies.
  • Deep clean of void rooms, putting together flat pack furniture, and gardening.
  • Report repairs and ensure compliance works are carried out, dealing with contractors on site.
  • Ensure regular Health & Safety checks of communal areas and equipment are completed and communal areas are regularly cleaned.

In the absence of key workers, you will provide support to young people, including liaison with professionals and incident management.

About Us

Achieving for Children is 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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Strong organisational abilities, including time management, creative thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking.
  • The ability to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.
  • A personal determination, drive, energy, and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success, and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength-based approach.
  • A 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.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary of £23,000 - £25,000 per annum (pro rata to hours worked).
  • 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 to help maintain 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.
How to Apply

Please submit your application, outlining your relevant experience and qualifications, to enable us to consider your suitability for this role.

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