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We have an exciting new opportunity available for a Female* Housing Assistant to join our team based in Bristol. You will join us on a Permanent Contract on a part-time basis working 18.75 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday all day, Wednesday am only) on a rota system, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of Point 12 £28,598 per annum pro rata plus benefits. Established in 1999, Next Link is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. At Next Link we are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. With a focus on survivor’s safety and recovery; we believe the provision of flexible support tailored to survivor’s need’s can be transforming, helping to maximise independence and self-determination so survivors can make informed choices.
Job Responsibility:
Ensuring we provide, safe, high standard homes for our service users through overseeing repairs and required health and safety checks, liaising with landlords and contractors
Empowering and informing women to meet the financial responsibilities of their tenancy or licence through the following of organisational rent and arrears procedures
Assuring our rooms are available for new service users when they most need it, by ensuring quick void turnarounds in line with internal deadlines
Working closely with our support service teams to help residents understand and comply with the obligations of their licence or tenancy
Requirements:
Experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex and multiple needs desirable (for example, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, long term conditions, domestic abuse and sexual violence)
Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety essential
The ability to maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery
Manage documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies and procedures
A current, full driving licence and access to an appropriate vehicle is essential as this role includes travel throughout Bristol
What we offer:
Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
Excellent development and training opportunities
Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)