Job Introduction

So…. What is this role exactly?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer, based at our homeless lodge in St Helens, (WA9 5DY).  

Pennington Lodge offers temporary accommodation to adults and families who find themselves homeless for a number of reasons.

What will my working week look like? 

This is a full-time role based on a 10 day working rota.  You’ll be working 12.5 hour shifts in blocks of 4. Working with 2 days (7.45am to 8.15pm), then 2 waking nights (7.45pm to 8.15am) and then 6 days off - for example:

Monday & Tuesday 07.45 to 20.15; Wednesday & Thursday 19.45 to 08.15; then off rota for 6 days back on shift following Thursday 07.45 to 20.15

What will I be responsible for doing?

First and foremost, working with a caseload, you will provide key work 1-2-1 support to vulnerable adults and families, helping to improve their outlook and empower them to move on successfully to an independent tenancy. 

You’ll be facilitating on site sessions and activities with the families, creating holistic support packages and providing both emotional and practical support.

One of the great things about this role is you will meet a wide variety of people and will make a real difference to customer’s lives.

You will be predominantly working alone and will be responsible for the general day to day running of the scheme, maintaining the safety and security of the building and its occupants.   You’ll also be collaborating with outside agencies and updating all associated documentation.

And what would make me stand out from the crowd?

To be a successful Project Officer, here at YHG, you will….

• be organised with a good eye for detail
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• have the ability to accurately maintain confidential records
• be proficient using a range of IT software packages

Ideally you will be…

• a collaborative team player
• professional and dedicated
• able to remain calm in an emergency situation

This role is really suited to someone who likes to work as part of a team, but also enjoys lone working and the freedom to make decisions.

For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer £19,775 for a 35 hour week, and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

Although you are based at Pennington Lodge, you will have access to Youggle House – our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space in Birchwood, Warrington - you may be asked to travel to Youggle House to meet up with your wider team.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

For more of our great benefits, please review the benefits information sheet available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

As this role allows access to confidential tenancy information, we regret we are unable to accept applications from existing tenants/residents or from those who have an association with existing tenants/residents.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore as part of the Group’s pre-employment checks, successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 9th November 2022

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and advert) they will be guaranteed an interview.  Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified. YHG1

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