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Housing and Support Assistant

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • The Housing and Support Assistant position is a part-time role (30 hours per week) based in Uxbridge, requiring a dedicated individual to provide housing and support services to residents.
  • Candidates should have experience in a customer-facing role, demonstrating problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, with a preference for those holding a Housing Diploma or relevant qualification.
  • The role involves serving as the first point of contact for residents, conducting wellbeing checks, processing rental payments, and maintaining accurate records.
  • The position includes a shift rota that requires working evenings and weekends, and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
  • Salary details are not provided, but the role offers benefits such as 25 days of annual leave (pro-rata), free health and fitness facility access, and auto-enrollment in a workplace pension scheme.
Housing and Support AssistantPart-time (30 hours on a shift rota including weekends)

Our client in the Uxbridge area are looking for a dedicated Housing and Support Assistant to join their team, providing high-quality housing and support to our residents. This role is often the first point of contact for our residents and visitors, requiring a professional who can handle a range of queries and offer holistic advice. The successful candidate will be a key player in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, acting as a first aider, fire marshal, and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents.

Day to Day of the role:
  • Serve as the first point of contact for residents and visitors, responding to queries and providing information and advice.
  • Deliver high-quality customer service and ensure a positive service experience for all contacts.
  • Perform reception duties, including telephone switchboard service, sorting post, logging repairs, and processing payments.
  • Conduct regular patrols and carry out Wellbeing and Facilities checks.
  • Welcome new residents, explain paperwork, and ensure understanding of policies and procedures.
  • Process rental payments and assist with housing management tasks to maximise occupancy and minimise voids.
  • Record maintenance issues and liaise with emergency services as necessary.
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate records and reports of incidents and accidents.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Good working knowledge of equality and diversity.
  • Experience in a customer-facing environment that requires problem-solving and a positive approach.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good organisational skills combined with proficient IT skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends.
  • Desirable: Housing Diploma or Qualification, experience in face-to-face support work, and a full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
  • Free use of health and fitness facilities.
  • Staff discount in restaurants.
  • Auto-enrolled into the workplace pension scheme with Salary Exchange contributions.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.