Working with us

Herefordshire Housing is the largest social housing provider (Housing Association) in Herefordshire, providing general and supported housing across the County. To continue our vision, to become a first class housing provider, we are seeking talented individuals who have drive and determination. 

In return, you will be provided with opportunities for personal development, a childcare voucher scheme, 25.5 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to join the final salary pension scheme. 

For more information about our job opportunities and recruitment, please contact our Human Resources section on (01432) 384019.

Please see bottom of page for all Job Application Forms. Please note, we do not accept CV's.

Current Vacancies

Housing Support Advisor

 

Housing Support Advisor

Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2011

Salary £16534.85 per annum pro rata

37 hours per week

We are seeking a highly motivated colleague to join our committed and flexible Housing Support Team, whose main role is to maintain the interests and safety of service users as its priority. The team provides support to older people and those with physical or sensory disabilities in their own homes to help them regain or maintain independent living.

You will be responsible for undertaking needs assessments and for delivering effective and professional support service. You will work in partnership with the service users, including being able to respond to emergencies calmly and professionally.

The successful candidate will have at least 12 months experience of hands-on support work with vulnerable people in a health, social care or housing setting. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to work with a range of vulnerable people, colleagues and external agencies.

A sound knowledge of the “Supporting People” programme and criteria is essential. The ability to travel throughout Herefordshire is essential as the role requires travel to service users’ homes anywhere in the County. You must be able to work on your own initiative with limited supervision and be competent in the use of IT.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kim Davies, Housing Support Service Manager, 01432 361083.

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th July 2010 at 5pm.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s. For further information and application packs, please telephone Herefordshire Housing Recruitment Team on 01432 384000 or emailrecruitment@hhl.org.uk alternatively you can apply online at www.hhl.org.uk

 

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Where you can find us
Head Office: Herefordshire Housing Ltd. Legion Way, Hereford, HR1 1LN. Tel. 01432 384000 Fax. 01432 384198	City Centre Office: One-Stop Shop 84-86 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9HG. Tel. 01432 346070 Fax. 01432 346089	South Wye Office: Jubilee Court Community Facility Kilvert Road, Newton Farm, Hereford, HR2 7FE. Tel. 01432 346091 Fax. 01432 379260