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South Yorkshire Housing Association Jobs

Posted By: South Yorkshire Housing Association
Address:
- 43-47 Wellington Street
- Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S1 4HF
Contact: 0114 290 0200
Date Posted: 1st Dec 2008
Salary: 3F £19,004 to £20,251
Location: Sheffield
Reference Code: 08/106
Views Since Posting: 29
Full Description:

South Yorkshire Housing Association prides itself on being an innovative, outward looking, informed and responsive housing association.

You will need - the ability to communicate well with a wide range of people - willingness to work alone at times and as part of a team - the ability to motivate the team and develop team working - to work flexibly - the ability to take responsibility for own workload and that of others in achieving performance - an understanding of the needs of homeless people - commitment to SYHA’s values and equal opportunities policy - the ability to manage staff cover and other simple administrative systems relating to the management of the service - experience of caretaker or handyperson work - ability to carry out minor repairs - be well organised, and to plan, coordinate and implement team work tasks - experience of dealing with difficult situations and remaining calm under pressure - willingness to work outside normal hours on occasions - basic understanding of computer packages.

37 hours/week, 27 days annual leave, 12 bank holidays (both pro rata for part time post), attractive pension scheme.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 noon Wednesday 22nd October 2008. Interviews will be held on week commencing 10th November 2008

TO APPLY please download an application form from our website (www.syha.co.uk) or telephone 0114 290 0307 (Job Line) or write to South Yorkshire Housing Association Ltd, 43-47 Wellington Street, Sheffield, S1 4HF. CVs will not be accepted.

We anticipate appointing at the bottom of the salary scale. Please note we will only provide interview feedback to short listed candidates.

For an informal discussion please contact Belinda Naylor on 0114 2702 679 Rob Chapman on 01142 900 332.

South Yorkshire Housing Association is a charitable housing association, committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applications are welcome and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit..

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Lead Estate Caretaker

Salary grade 3F £19,004 to £20,251

Hours 37 hours per week

Responsible to Neighbourhoods Manager

Responsible for Caretaking Team

Liaising with All other departments and staff

Location All

MAIN AIMS
- Day to day supervision of the Caretaking team
- Coordinate the work of Caretakers across all schemes to ensure best use of resources
- The post holder will provide cover for absent caretakers
NB. Some of the tasks may be physically demanding or involve heavy lifting.

MAIN TASKS
1. Assess and evaluate service demands based on weekly reports from Team Leaders and Managers across all schemes.
2. Identify tasks and prioritise work to meet service priorities.
3. Coordinate the work, carry out supervision of tasks and produce a weekly plan for a team of caretakers.
4. Monitor providers of goods and services to ensure supplies are cost effective and represent an efficient use of resources. Carry out bulk purchasing across all schemes.
5. Manage the distribution and maintenance of caretaking equipment including clothing and tools.
6. Have responsibility for the use and routine maintenance of the caretakers vehicles. To ensure that vehicles are kept clean and in good working order.
7. Clean vacant accommodation to a satisfactory standard, including all interior surfaces, furniture and equipment, within agreed timescales.
8. Ensure shared areas are swept and free of litter and debris. Carry out grounds maintenance to set standards.
9. Maintain gardens to properties to set standards as instructed.
10. Dispose of bulky items of refuse.
11. Clear vacated properties of household furniture, effects and rubbish.
12. Carry out minor day-to-day repairs and other handyperson duties and report other repairs as appropriate.
13. Carry out redecorations to empty properties.
14. Advise staff of gas and electricity meter readings.
15. Regularly inspect vacant properties, and liaise with staff, police and other agencies with regard to incidents of burglary, vandalism or other anti-social behaviour.
16. Keep accurate records of inspections, materials used and key movements etc.
17. Provide cover and/or support for Caretakers at all sites .
18. Lead on the organisation of caretakers team meetings, supervision sessions and appraisal sessions.
19. Undertake relevant training, including personal development, which enables better performance of the job.
20. Ensure SYHA’s equal opportunities policy is adhered to at all times.
21. To ensure that high standards of health and safety are maintained and that SYHA’s responsibilities are fulfilled at all times.
22. Carry out any other duties, as directed by the Neighbourhood Manager, that are compatible with the general aims of the post.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

JOB TITLE Lead Estate Caretaker

Salary grade 3F £19,004 to £20,251
Hours 37 hours per week
Leave 27 days annual leave, plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays
and 4 additional days at Christmas, Easter, Spring
and August Bank Holiday (pro rata if temporary or
part time). The leave year runs from 1 April to 31
March.

Pension

You are eligible for membership of the Association’s contributory pension scheme which is the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) subject to the trust deed and rules of SHPS. For more details please contact the HR Department.

Unions

SYHA recognises MSF, ACTSS and UNISON, with whom the Association has entered into an agreement where union members have negotiating rights in relation to conditions of service.

Car Allowance

This post does not attract essential car user allowance because a vehicle is provided during office hours.

Car Parking

The post holder will not be issued with a permit to the Wellington Street car park.

Job Share

The post is not open to job share.

Location

The post will be based at Wellington Street Sheffield.

No smoking

SYHA operates a no smoking policy within all our offices and vehicles.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE Lead Estate Caretaker

Essential Criteria

Impact on Others
- Ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
- Willingness to work alone at times and as part of a team
- Ability to motivate the team and develop team working
Motivation
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to take responsibility for own workload and that of others in achieving performance
Values
- An understanding of the needs of homeless people
- Commitment to SYHA’s values and equal opportunities policy
  Professional Know-how & Qualifications
- The ability to manage staff cover and other simple administrative systems relating to the management of the service
- Experience of caretaker or handyperson work
- Ability to carry out minor repairs
Problem Solving
- Ability to be well organised, and to plan, coordinate and implement team work tasks
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and remaining calm under pressure.
Work Related Circumstances
- Willingness to work outside normal hours on occasions
- Basic understanding of computer packages