Housing Project Worker - London, United Kingdom - Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children
Achieving for Children
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London, United Kingdom

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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently.

As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

To find out more about us

We are responsible for the entire range of children's education, health and social care services in all three boroughs.

We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do.

There's never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.


We are recruiting for a 12 month fixed term, part-time (30 hours worked over 4 days) Housing Project Worker to work at our Kingston supported accommodation project for care leavers.

The pro rata salary for this role is between £24,345- £26,442.


A varied and important role from ensuring the highest health and safety standards are met - through to making vulnerable young people's living space safe, secure and homely.

About the role


The postholder will be involved in housing management tasks such as Health & Safety and Fire compliance, rent collection and providing monitoring reports.

They will also oversee the day to day finances including raising Purchase Orders, the banking, petty cash (cash and digital)/float and ordering of supplies.

They will also assist the service managers by providing admin support for new initiatives and projects.


In the absence of the key workers to engage with young people, offering support that is needed, liaising with professionals and dealing with incidents as they occur.

They will also be reporting repairs, ensuring compliance works are carried out and dealing with contractors on site. They will ensure that regular Health & Safety checks of communal areas and equipment are
completed & communal areas are regularly cleaned, issues are logged and actioned appropriately.

About you


We are looking for an individual who has excellent administration and communication skills that can also relate well to young people.

Flexibility is key as there will be changing priorities during a shift.

One minute you could be dealing with a contractor on site or doing a Health & Safety inspection and the next giving a room a deep clean for an emergency move in.


A can do attitude is essential as you will be responsible for the safety of the young people and the security of the building.

You will need to have a solution focussed mindset, be proactive and use your own initiative and be confident making decisions whilst on shift.

About our benefits


We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working.


In AfC you will also have access to:

  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years.
  • Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
  • Stable and supportive leadership
  • Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) with latest technology to facilitate this
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
  • Flexible working options helping to keep a good work life balance
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children

Important Information


Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.


Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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