Date Posted 02/05/2024
Application Closing Date 17/05/2024 23:59
Hours 36 per week
Salary £22,525.78 per annum
Location Salford
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Safe Homes Team, you’ll support the Fire Safety Lead to provide our tenants with safe and well-maintained homes. This is an opportunity to learn from established professionals who will support your development while you gain an accredited qualification in Housing (CIH level 2 in Housing Practice) and a Fire Safety qualification in year 2, pending performance.
We’re looking for someone with an interest in Health and Safety, with a positive approach to work, passion, enthusiasm, and a drive to learn.
Why ForHousing?
- Hybrid working – some time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
- Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
- STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
- Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
- Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
- Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working in a customer-focussed environment and advising customers with fire safety guidance.
- Ensuring fire safety legislative requirements are met.
- Carrying out administrative duties including raising repairs, purchase orders, invoices, and email correspondence.
- Completing Fire Risk Assessments and monitoring associated actions.
- Taking part in meetings and travelling between our locations.
What we’re looking for:
You don’t need any specific experience to be great in this role. It’s more important to have the right attitude. The kind of skills we look for are:
- A positive approach to learning and self-development.
- Good understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace and residential properties.
- Great customer service and communications skills.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team at recruitment@forhousing.co.uk.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
