bpha

Housing Officer (Complex Case Team) Bedford, Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week) Up to 37,000 per annum, including car allowance - Based on skills and experience We are looking for a self-motivated individual, preferably with Housing Management experience to manage safeguarding and complex anti-social behaviour (ASB), ensuring a strong customer focus at all times. What you will be doing: Managing safeguarding and complex ASB cases for the Home Team, ensuring legislation is followed and focusing on long term solutions. Managing cases where a greater focus or intervention is required. Working alongside the generic Housing Officers to ensure that comprehensive, consistent services are provided to our customers, ensuring they are at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with internal and external partners to ensure a seamless and wholistic offering to customers. Ensuring that tenancies are managed appropriately according to the circumstances of the household, making referrals and signposting for support as necessary. Working with customers with complex lives to ensure that property We'd love to meet someone with: Excellent customer service skills putting the customer at the heart of what we do Good problem-solving, negotiation and influencing skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent time management and organisational skills Experience of working in partnership with internal teams and external organisations to achieve shared goals Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a Basic DBS application. We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

Mobile Caretaker 10,169.59 pa Permanent, Part Time - 14.5 hours - Thursday (7.5hrs) / Friday (7 hours) Bedford, UK Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments for residents? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others? bpha is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team and play a vital part in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and community spirit of our buildings. What You'll Do: Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused caretaking service to our residents. Respond swiftly to emergencies and act as a first responder, ensuring the ongoing safety of communal buildings. Complete health and safety assessments, keep accurate records, and help bpha meet statutory and legislative requirements. Supervise contractors and maintenance teams on site, assisting with tasks like grass cutting, window cleaning, and repairs. Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks-including fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors, and lifts. Ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and free from hazards, following bpha's "Move It or Lose It" process. Perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, reading meters, and adjusting time switches. Work closely with housing officers and other stakeholders to provide a joint approach to building safety. Manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, supporting residents and liaising with emergency services when needed. What We're Looking For: Ability to work independently (lone working) and as part of a team. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Experience in cleaning and general maintenance. Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Asprey data systems. Relevant qualifications (or equivalent experience) such as Legionella P900, Level 2 VRQ Award in Asset and Building Compliance Awareness. COSHH training is desirable. Our Values: At bpha, we live by our values: We take responsibility: We do what we say and hold ourselves accountable. We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer. We are better together: We collaborate, value diversity, and achieve more as one team. We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference for more people. Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive, ambitious team committed to excellence. Make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of our residents. Opportunities for training and professional development. Work in a role where your actions truly matter, every single day.