- Advertised from 7th October 2024
- EVH GRADE 5 Spinal points 13 – 16. Fixed Term to March 2026.
Role
Govanhill Community Development Trust promotes the social, economic and environmental regeneration of Govanhill. We do this through the provision of affordable workspaces locally and a programme of community development activity. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Govanhill Housing Association – a community controlled Registered Social Landlord operating in the Govanhill and Merrylee areas of Glasgow. The Association owns and manages 2,800 homes and provides a Factoring Service to a further 1,400 owners. It has a substantial Development, Major Repairs and Planned Maintenance Programme and delivers wider regeneration activity in partnership with Govanhill Community Development Trust.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to support people looking for work by providing employability advice and assisting them to access opportunities for volunteering, work placements and training.
Central to the role will be support for a caseload of individuals at different stages of work readiness. Many local residents face additional barriers to work and so a flexible and creative approach will be required. As well as individual action planning, the postholders will support individuals with job search, CV building, job applications and interview techniques. They will also provide some in-work support and engage with local employers and organisations to identify opportunities. Postholders will also work with colleagues in GCDT and Govanhill Housing Association to ensure that a full package of support can be put in place for local people to improve their education, health, housing, awareness of local services and social connections. A positive, team-based approach will therefore be required with a focus on providing high quality standards of service.
This is a new role which is initially funded to end March 2026 but with the possibility of extension for two further years. The postholders will be joining a supportive and dynamic team of community-based workers who are committed to improving the quality of life for local people.
Application notes
If you share our commitment to providing excellent services to our customers in Govanhill and Merrylee and would enjoy working within this diverse community, you can find further information in the Application Pack which can be obtained from our website: govanhillha.org or contact: GOVANHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION, Samaritan House, 79 Coplaw Street, Glasgow G42 7JG, Telephone: 0141- 636 3626 Email: recruitment@govanhillha.org
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd October at 10am
Interview Date: Monday 4th November
EVH conditions of service will apply.
Govanhill Housing Association is committed to Equality of Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1500 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability is our priority.
The Services Assistant (Repairs) is responsible for the delivery of front-line customer service, liaising with external stakeholders in relation to work orders, maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, and supporting the wider team in the administration of policies and procedures.
The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 x SCQF Level 5 or equivalent (including English), customer service experience, including front line resolution of complaints and strong IT skills with experience of reporting.
A summary of key tasks include:
- Front-line customer service role, with primary focus on repairs services including Right to Repair and Insurance claims.
- Wider customer service responsibilities as part of front-line Services Team, including: Point of contact for enquiries in relation to housing management, tenancy and allocations; Assisting tenants and service users in the completion of housing application forms, and liaising with housing applicants in relation to the assessment of housing needs in accordance with GWHA Housing Allocations Policy where required.
- Liaise with external stakeholders as required to ensure effective service delivery.
- Routinely pursuing outstanding work orders to completion including associated administration and invoice approval within delegated authority levels.
- Administrative duties in relation to raising repairs work orders, monitoring progress and completions, liaising with customers and contractors with respect to responsive repairs, stage III medical adaptations and void management.
- Providing a courteous and efficient service to residents and the community.
- Working with team members to ensure duty officer cover.
- Arranging and carrying out house visits as required.
- Supporting the repairs team in the administration of policies and procedures, and in the delivery of team plans, objectives and performance indicators.
- Maintaining and updating records/systems and preparing statistical information for reporting purposes.
- Frontline complaints handling in accordance with SPSO framework and GWHA’s complaint handling procedure. Accurate record-keeping and emphasis on mitigation of complaints through contribution to monthly team evaluation and learning.
- Co-ordination of admin/follow-up actions resulting from customer satisfaction feedback.
- Supervision of others and co-ordinating work deadlines and priorities for Services Administrator(s).
- To carry out any other duties which may be reasonably requested by your line manager to meet the needs of the business.
In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
- 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
- defined contribution pension scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
- Professional development & training opportunities
Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.
Business Improvement Officer
- Full time
- £34,735 – £46,483
- Hybrid: Livingston
- Closing 13th January 2025
New Year, New Challenges! We have various vacancies within Almond offering exciting opportunities in existing and new posts with the company. This is an exciting time to join Almond, as we embark on a journey towards achieving customer service excellence as part of our five-year business plan.
This is a dynamic new role, giving the ideal candidate an opportunity to make a measurable difference in the business. The post holder will work as part of the Governance and Business Improvement team to work collaboratively across the organisation to review, develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and performance. The successful candidate will work with the Data Analyst and use business intelligence and data tools to support the development of performance reporting and analysis.
For more information on each role please email enquiries@almondha.org.uk.
We would like to invite you to come along on Friday 10th January between 1330-1530hrs were members of the teams will be available to discuss the role in further detail.
At Almond, we believe in finding what ‘WORKS’ for our customers and our colleagues. Our values are Work together, Open to change, Respect, Kindness and Social. If you are someone who can work in alignment with our ‘works’ ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Location – Our office is based in Livingston however we are open to location, as stated in our Hybrid Working Policy. For more information on our unique Hybrid Working Policy, and our 9-day fortnight trial please email enquiries@almondha.org.uk.
What will we offer you?
We offer a 36-hour working week over Monday to Friday. (Currently with a 9-day fortnight trial in place, where every other Friday is a rest-day)
We actively promote a healthy work/life balance. We have access to online Health and Wellbeing services and to help promote a healthy lifestyle, we also contribute to your gym membership.
Our pension scheme is active from the day you join us, and we contribute 10% towards it.
Community Engagement Officer
- Full time
- £34,735 – £46,483
- Hybrid: Livingston
- Closing 13th January 2025
New Year, New Challenges! We have various vacancies within Almond offering exciting opportunities in existing and new posts with the company. This is an exciting time to join Almond, as we embark on a journey towards achieving customer service excellence as part of our five-year business plan.
This post is cover whilst our current Community Engagement Officer is taking a career break. This role involves working in partnership with the local Neighbourhood Partnerships, community, voluntary and tenant groups an identifying gap in services for communities and individuals whilst supporting the ongoing Community activities. You will look to identify service delivery agents, prepare and submit the funding proposal and if awarded manage the funding in line with the conditions.
For more information on the role please email enquiries@almondha.org.uk.
We would like to invite you to come along on Friday 10th January between 1330-1530hrs were members of the teams will be available to discuss the role in further detail.
At Almond, we believe in finding what ‘WORKS’ for our customers and our colleagues. Our values are Work together, Open to change, Respect, Kindness and Social. If you are someone who can work in alignment with our ‘works’ ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Location – Our office is based in Livingston however we are open to location, as stated in our Hybrid Working Policy. For more information on our unique Hybrid Working Policy, and our 9-day fortnight trial please email enquiries@almondha.org.uk.
What will we offer you?
We offer a 36-hour working week over Monday to Friday. (Currently with a 9-day fortnight trial in place, where every other Friday is a rest-day)
We actively promote a healthy work/life balance. We have access to online Health and Wellbeing services and to help promote a healthy lifestyle, we also contribute to your gym membership.
Our pension scheme is active from the day you join us, and we contribute 10% towards it.
New Year, New Challenges! We have various vacancies within Almond offering exciting opportunities in existing and new posts with the company. This is an exciting time to join Almond, as we embark on a journey towards achieving customer service excellence as part of our five-year business plan.
This post is in support of the Housing Management team whilst the company are implementing the new CRM system. A varied role working with our customers in their homes and neighbourhoods, providing advice on all matters relating to their tenancy, ensuring customers have peaceful enjoyment of their homes as well as the surrounding environment. You will undertake estate inspections and monitor delivery of service standards by our contractors in addition to maximising rent collection.
For more information on the role please email enquiries@almondha.org.uk.
We would like to invite you to come along on Friday 10th January between 1330-1530hrs were members of the teams will be available to discuss the role in further detail.
At Almond, we believe in finding what ‘WORKS’ for our customers and our colleagues. Our values are Work together, Open to change, Respect, Kindness and Social. If you are someone who can work in alignment with our ‘works’ ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Location – Our office is based in Livingston however we are open to location, as stated in our Hybrid Working Policy. For more information on our unique Hybrid Working Policy, and our 9-day fortnight trial please email enquiries@almondha.org.uk.
What will we offer you?
We offer a 36-hour working week over Monday to Friday. (Currently with a 9-day fortnight trial in place, where every other Friday is a rest-day)
We actively promote a healthy work/life balance. We have access to online Health and Wellbeing services and to help promote a healthy lifestyle, we also contribute to your gym membership.
Our pension scheme is active from the day you join us, and we contribute 10% towards it.
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