Building Safety - Leyland, United Kingdom - Progress Housing Group Ltd

Progress Housing Group Ltd

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Leyland, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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ABOUT US
Progress Housing Group is a not for profit housing provider that owns and manages over 10,000 homes. We have been delivering housing-related services to communities for over 25 years. We are also one of the UK's leading supported living providers for people with autism and learning disabilities.

We operate mainly in Lancashire but offer supported living services nationwide as well as delivering key worker accommodation in Lincolnshire.

Although the Group is made up of a number of business streams, we operate as one team.

'Having a positive impact on people and communities by providing high-quality homes, supporting independence and creating opportunities.' - Our shared mission

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Reporting to the Leasehold & Contracts Manager, a large part of your role will be out on site, whilst the administration can be at a local office or from home.

You will be responsible for continuity of the service provided by the team of domestics working remotely within our Independent Living schemes.

Carrying out regular meetings, performance management, recruitment and support. Arranging cover for absences and sick leave where needed. Delivering induction training for new staff and monitoring ongoing performance, arranging training as appropriate.

Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met; procedures such as regular testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting checks and fire doors to blocks.

Accurate recording and reporting of testing, progressing any actions promptly in line with the company health & Safety policy.

You will collaborate with other colleagues and teams to ensure high standard of service are being delivered. Attending meetings, feeding into the continuous improvement and change initiatives.

You will first response to service failures in the instance investigating complaints and reporting back on performance, contributing to the budget process with suggestions and proposals for efficiencies or alternative methods where beneficial.

This role is full time, permanent, working 36.25 hours per week.

WHAT WILL THE RIGHT PERSON LOOK LIKE?

This post holder will have Building Management experience, able to manage and support the domestic staff to ensure that we provide an excellent, value for money service to residents.

You will be a people person and focused on taking responsibility for delivering the best possible service for our residents and being able to build and maintain positive working relationships with residents and colleagues alike.

You will need to be able to work calmly and methodically under pressure, be able to prioritise tasks, delegating when necessary and asking for and receiving support from colleagues where necessary.

Ideally having experience gained within the Housing Sector, you will have knowledge of current Health and Safety practice and Compliance processes to ensure our buildings are safe and cared for
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WHY WORK FOR US?

We are genuine in everything we do with a focus on people, we treat everyone fairly, understanding all diverse needs and strengths.

We look for innovative solutions, and ideas to overcome challenges within the business. We hire knowledgeable individuals to ensure we excel in all we do. Providing the best customer service possible. We are honest, friendly and caring with a genuine enthusiasm and energetic way of working. We work in partnership with our colleagues and tenants to achieve a better community for all.

People Focused - Collaborative - Forward Thinking - Expert - Genuine

Our Benefits

Up to 26 holidays per year with the option to buy or sell leave
Birthday leave take a day's leave for your birthday
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and adoption packages
Carers leave we're here to support you
1 paid voluntary day a year chances to give back to the community
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Match contribution pension scheme
Work life balance what works best for you and the group
Training & Development opportunities allowing you to learn and succeed

We'd especially like to hear from anyone living in one of our homes or communities. For further support contact our Progress Futures team, this is a free service for Progress Housing Group tenants that helps them access training, apprenticeships and employment support to improve their job prospects and achieve their goals.**
Additional Information

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please click on the job description to view the job description and person specification.

Application Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 13th
August 2023

Interview Date:
Friday 25th
August 2023

Please note on the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.