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Retirement Assistants
| Posting date: | 22 August 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2024 |
| Location: | G14, Yoker |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | West of Scotland Housing Assosation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Retirement Assistant x2
Hours: 20 per week
Pattern: Monday to Friday between 9am – 1pm (flexible)
Locations: Beil Drive & Bulldale Place, Yoker
Salary: WT Grade 3 £24,378 per annum pro rata
As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trusts overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.
Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and dependent on the role - the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Healthy Working Lives. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme
We are currently recruiting for two Retirement Assistants for our Yoker Sheltered Housing Accommodations. The post holder will provide enhanced housing management services to older tenants living in retirement/sheltered accommodation. You will share our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Support Services Officer.
Driven by compassion and kindness, you will build positive relationships with older tenants. You will encourage tenants to participate in groups, events and decisions which affect their lives.
The core hours for the provision of this service are generally between 9 am until 1pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility on start and finish times would be considered
You should:
• Have excellent communication and engagement skills including face to face and telephone liaison’
• Have experience of delivering older people’s services or similar
• Have experience of providing advice and assistance to report repairs or major works improvements to a tenants’ home
• Have knowledge of the key principles of supporting Older People
For further details and to download an application pack visit https://westscot.co.uk/job/job_details/119/, email vacancies@westscot.co.uk or telephone 0141 550 5600.
Completed applications must be returned by 9am on Thursday 12th September 2024
Interview date: Thursday 19th September 2024 – these interview will take place at our Bulldale Housing Accommodation
Hours: 20 per week
Pattern: Monday to Friday between 9am – 1pm (flexible)
Locations: Beil Drive & Bulldale Place, Yoker
Salary: WT Grade 3 £24,378 per annum pro rata
As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trusts overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.
Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and dependent on the role - the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Healthy Working Lives. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme
We are currently recruiting for two Retirement Assistants for our Yoker Sheltered Housing Accommodations. The post holder will provide enhanced housing management services to older tenants living in retirement/sheltered accommodation. You will share our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Support Services Officer.
Driven by compassion and kindness, you will build positive relationships with older tenants. You will encourage tenants to participate in groups, events and decisions which affect their lives.
The core hours for the provision of this service are generally between 9 am until 1pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility on start and finish times would be considered
You should:
• Have excellent communication and engagement skills including face to face and telephone liaison’
• Have experience of delivering older people’s services or similar
• Have experience of providing advice and assistance to report repairs or major works improvements to a tenants’ home
• Have knowledge of the key principles of supporting Older People
For further details and to download an application pack visit https://westscot.co.uk/job/job_details/119/, email vacancies@westscot.co.uk or telephone 0141 550 5600.
Completed applications must be returned by 9am on Thursday 12th September 2024
Interview date: Thursday 19th September 2024 – these interview will take place at our Bulldale Housing Accommodation
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