Housing Support Officer
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.59 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2025 |
| Location: | WS2 8HE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA BCG |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | HGL17 |
Summary
(Maternity Cover) | 37.5 hours per week (With 2 late shifts) | £12.59 per hour | Fixed term contract until June 2026 | Base: YMCA Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE
The role will include but will not be limited to:
• Engaging with young people identifying their passions, personal needs, and aspirations and helping to remove any barriers which prevents them achieving their full potential.
• Conducting interviews with applicants, performing the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation.
• Ensuring minimal vacancies by promptly arranging cleaning and preparing flats to be re-let as quickly as possible.
• Visiting properties as agreed, to ensure safety, overall good condition, and residents’ adherence to the licence agreement.
The ideal candidate will be computer literate, approachable and interested in young people. You'll need to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a commitment to delivering quality housing services. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you'll collaborate effectively with a diverse range of agencies.
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for an organisation that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also be eligible for:
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, etc
• Staff discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
The successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
Closing date: 15th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For more information about the role, you can call Lynne Worsnop on 01922 631553.
The role will include but will not be limited to:
• Engaging with young people identifying their passions, personal needs, and aspirations and helping to remove any barriers which prevents them achieving their full potential.
• Conducting interviews with applicants, performing the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation.
• Ensuring minimal vacancies by promptly arranging cleaning and preparing flats to be re-let as quickly as possible.
• Visiting properties as agreed, to ensure safety, overall good condition, and residents’ adherence to the licence agreement.
The ideal candidate will be computer literate, approachable and interested in young people. You'll need to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a commitment to delivering quality housing services. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you'll collaborate effectively with a diverse range of agencies.
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for an organisation that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also be eligible for:
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, etc
• Staff discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
The successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
Closing date: 15th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For more information about the role, you can call Lynne Worsnop on 01922 631553.