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Do you want to work for a ‘Best Companies Top 100 company’?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Fairness, Openness, Respect, Enthusiasm, Collaboration, Commitment and Customer Focus, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive Independent Living Assessor to join our Older Persons Services Team which manages our Independent Living Schemes. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and
administration of an over 55’s housing scheme and to promote the independence, security and welfare of the residents.

What Will You Do?

We are looking for a strong team player, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude who works well under pressure. The post holder must also demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent customer service with a focus on the needs of the customer and possess good verbal and written communication skills.

You must also be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business, with good organisational and problem-solving skills. Part of this role involves participating in our out of hours on call rota which incurs additional overtime payments.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this busy team and make a real difference to our customer’s lives and in return you will be provided with a varied and extremely rewarding role.

Minimum Requirements For This Role

• 3 Grade GCSE’s 4-9 / A* – C or equivalent level of qualification(s)
• Experience of working in Social Housing.

Due to the nature of the role, a full current driving license and access to a car is
essential. The role will also require the successful candidate to undergo a BASIC DBS
check.

In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

For more information contact:

If you have any queries about this or would like to ask any questions to learn more about the role, please contact Mark Harnett at [email protected]

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 24-29 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years) holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part time pro rata)*
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
• 5% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 3% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
• Contribution to the cost of nursery or afterschool care to help with childcare costs*
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• An annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or the option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan*
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement for the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers every 2 years*
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.
* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria