Inspections and Property Liaison Assistant

Location: Derby/Derbyshire/Staffs

Positions:  2 x full-time 40 hours per week, Apprenticeships will be considered

Derventio Housing Trust is at the forefront of supported housing solutions. As part of the team, you will make a tangible difference to people’s lives.  Playing a key role in the support and resettlement of people, covering a wide variety of tasks that contribute to fixing broken lives.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal calmly with people who may present with challenging behaviour. The tasks that form a large part of this role require exceptional attention to detail, particularly when completing property inspections, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

We expect that you have the ability to problem solve, and the necessary skills required to learn basic maintenance-related tasks to understand what issues may arise within the property environment, and be able to answer property maintenance queries from the residents. If you have an understanding of homelessness, believe that people can be successful in society despite the odds being stacked against them, and are supportive and caring whilst maintaining a calm, professional and flexible attitude, this could be the career for you.

This is a very rewarding but testing career.  If you think you have what it takes and are clear about making a difference in society, contact us now on the below email with your CV.

Other information:

• Full training will be provided, and you will be working towards a qualification
• Out-of-hours work will be required on a rota basis.
• We consider all applicants on their merit and not on their past
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 33 at one years’ service, and additional service increments.
• Family-friendly Employer
• 8% contributory pension
• Duvet days after qualifying period
• Death in service and critical illness cover after qualifying period
• Mileage paid

You must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check

A valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential

All applications must currently have the permanent right to work in the UK; visa applications cannot be considered.