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Job Title: Caretaker Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £23,020.20 per annum (pro rata) Working Hours: Part-time 23 hours per week. Working Pattern: 4hrs Monday, Tuesday, Friday 5.5 Wednesday, Thursday (all A.M) Location: West Bromwich, Birmingham If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as Caretaker. In this role you will provide an effective and customer focused caretaking services within the PFI contract. you will monitor tenants who may be experiencing difficulties, so you should keep the Housing Officer informed of tenant problems so that the necessary support and advice can be given. Ideally you will provide basic maintenance type services - such as low-level aids and adaptations. About you We are looking for someone with: Full UK Driver's License. Experience of working within Social Housing. Basic IT Skills. Experience of providing a maintenance service. Experience of gardening. Experience of working with tenants in the social housing sector. Understanding of Health and Safety in communal areas within social housing. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role profile Role requires you to: Communal Services: To provide a communal gardening service. To provide a communal cleaning service as required. Ensure all bin areas are cleaned and disinfected on a weekly basis. To keep all external areas clean and tidy. Assist with refuse collection and clearance of fly-tipping. Support of service contractors within the area. To contact the Council's cleaning and refuse services as required. Housing Services: To assist in providing a sensitive and caring housing management service. To attend to minor and emergency repairs. To help prevent nuisance and vandalism. Provide basic maintenance type services - such as low-level aids and adaptations. To monitor tenants who may be experiencing difficulties, the Caretaker should keep the Housing Officer informed of tenant problems so that the necessary support and advice can be given. Assist with letter delivery and gaining access to properties for appointments as required. Other Information To work within the boundaries of Health & Safety. To ensure compliance with Riverside's Equality and Diversity policy, in respect of employment and service delivery. It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of Riverside Housing, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and Riverside Housing safety plan. Person specification Essential Full UK Driver's License. Experience of working within Social Housing. Basic IT Skills. Experience of providing a maintenance service. Desirable Experience of gardening. Experience of working with tenants in the social housing sector. Understanding of Health and Safety in communal areas within social housing.
Are you an accomplished Service Charge Officer or Assistant Accountant within the housing sector, eager for a fresh opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation? Looking for a position that not only values your technical skills in areas such as Excel proficiency but also prioritises your personal development and growth within a supportive and inclusive work environment? Want a role that offers flexibility and excellent employee benefits? If yes, read on. Robertson Bell are partnering with this social housing provider as they go to market for a Service Charge Officer on a permanent basis. Don't miss out on the chance to join this forward-thinking organisation as they play a crucial role in supporting local communities and expanding your professional skill set. In this Service Charge Officer role, you will: Spearhead a critical project investigating cost recovery across 30 high-rise properties, analysing costs and their relation to service charges. Manage the service charge setting process for a designated portfolio of properties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation and policies. Coordinate the calculation of service charge estimates and actuals every six months, providing valuable insights to stakeholders. Support the development of your team members through informal training and job shadowing opportunities. Assist the Team Leader with statutory returns, monthly reports, and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance. Based in Birmingham, the successful candidate will benefit from a hybrid working model, allowing for remote work flexibility throughout the week. Additionally, you will enjoy a competitive annual leave entitlement, generous pension contributions, and participation in an employee discount program. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in a finance role within a housing association or private property provider. Proficiency in Excel, including Vlookups, pivot tables, and expense code mapping, alongside a knack for process improvement. (Ideally) Experience in budgeting, fixed costs, variable analysis, and accounts reconciliation. A commitment to the moral compass of social housing, a desire to make a positive impact and ideally have an understanding or experience of service charge. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application below. Please note that CVs are reviewed regularly, and the position may close early.
Rent & Service Charge Officer £25,000 - £31,000 Permanent Birmingham Social Housing: Castlefield Recruitment are working with an Housing Association in the Birmingham area who are looking to recruit an Rent & Service Charge Officer to their busy team. The role is offered on an permanent basis and offers hybrid working arrangements Duties: To liaise with budget holders and stakeholders regarding rent and service charge income and expenditure To assist in the production of monthly reports, including variance analysis and forecasts To assist with service charges and setting of rent, and producing rent and service charge statements Ensure that all financial procedures and guidance are adhered to Experience: Housing/Property experience is highly desirable, wider Public Sector will also be considered Strong excel skills and able to manipulate large data sets Strong communication skills and able to communicate with external customers If you are interested in this position please apply to the link below, or contact Tilly Vernon