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Job Description At Cornwall Housing, we're passionate about delivering homes and services to the communities of Cornwall. We're looking for people with Housing Support Worker skills/experience to join the team. But your approach is just as important - we need talented people who can work with others and who want to make a difference! Join our Cornwall Housing team for the career opportunities... and stay for the community! About the role Join our friendly Cornwall Housing team as a Housing Support Worker, playing a valuable part in supporting the delivery of a consistent Housing Operations service. In this role, you will be supporting families in temporary accommodation at Polruan Hostel through financial advice, safeguarding referrals, support plans, and providing advice on a daily basis. You will be working with the Hostel Manager and as part of the Independent Living Team. The purpose of this role is to provide a customer-first approach, whilst maintaining accurate records and ensuring service standard are met, and that improved performance is achieved. Some of the main responsibilities are: <ul> <li>To provide day to day support and assistance to Hostel residents</li> <li>Support the residents in all aspects of customer service enquiries, voids property management, safeguarding, ensuring policies, procedures and legislation is adhered to</li> <li>Provide support to the Hostel Manager by assisting with the role as required to ensure the Hostel has staffing cover and any safety requirements are met</li> <li>Support management and letting process, to minimise void turnaround times, ensure applicant details are fully up to date and the letting of the flats is done in the most efficient manner</li></ul>This role is perfect for someone looking to make a difference to tenants in our local community. To find out more about the role please take a look at the role profile. About you We are looking for you to bring: <ul> <li>NVQ3 or equivalent combined with GCSE English and Mathematics</li> <li>Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook</li> <li>Demonstrates the ability to deal with members of the public face to face in matters relating to Housing Tenancies, Rent, Neighbourhood Enforcement and Voids</li> <li>Demonstrates attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to interpret information, solve problems logically and effectively maintain statistical data in relation to target work areas that is accurate, immediately available and appropriate</li></ul>Our offer to you Salary: £23150.00 Working Hours: 37, Monday - Friday (9:00am - 17:00pm) Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year) Base: This role is primarily based at Polruan Hostel What you'll get from us in return is: <ul> <li>A challenge like no other - Cornwall is unique and so are we!</li> <li>A highly competitive total package that includes a decent salary (with annual negotiations with recognised trade unions for cost-of-living salary increases), Local Government Pension Scheme, 23 days annual leave plus bank hols (rising to 28 after 5 years' continuous service) with the option to buy more, family friendly policies, and business flexi-time</li> <li>A senior management team who will listen and support you, and encourage your ideas and creative thinking</li> <li>Investment and support in your continuous learning and development</li> <li>Access to discounts on entertainment, shops, wellbeing and travel through our on-line portal</li> <li>And a chance to really make your mark</li></ul>Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. You will be asked to complete the relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role. To apply It's really easy to apply for our roles - simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV. The planned closing date for applications is Sunday 1 December 2024 (midnight). However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. So we recommend that you please submit your application early. Interviews are planned for Thursday 12 December 2024. Contact us If you'd like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact us at <a href="mailto:peopleandHandS@cornwallhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">peopleandHandS@cornwallhousing.org.uk</a> or 01872 324 329 Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing. Recruitment Agencies - we are not currently seeking agency support with this vacancy, thank you. Please view our information for recruitment agencies here:<a href="https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/" target="_blank">https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/</a>

Housing Support Worker

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting for a House Manager to join our team at our Trelawny House development based in Falmouth, Cornwall. Built in 2016, Trelawny House is a Retirement Living development that consists of 46 apartments with the over 60's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds. Hours: 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Salary: £17,908.61 per annum, plus benefits Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Services, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Why join? McCarthy Stone has been officially recognised as a great place to work! This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of May 2024, McCarthy Stone operates 538 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2024 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

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