Riverside Group
Dartford, Kent
Job Title: Property Services Planner/Scheduler Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £32,814.98 per annum Working Hours: 40 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday-Friday/Hybrid Location: Dartford, Kent 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. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you'll make as a Property Services Planner/Scheduler Riverside Property Services manages the repairs and maintenance service to over 24,000 properties across London, the Southeast and Home Counties. Riverside Property Services undertakes repairs, servicing, voids and planned maintenance work to our customers' homes via our in-house team and a variety of contractors and service providers who are employed on our behalf. This includes repairs to general needs, leasehold, market rent and our specialist Care and Support schemes. Our work also includes statutory and regulatory compliance checks. The planning team located within the Camden and Dartford office locations provides support across the property services delivery model. Scheduling works for all Riverside Property Services gas servicing, communal heating servicing, EICRs, M&E PPM and repairs (all trades) activities. Which ensures that works orders are scheduled through the In-house appointments system, repairs works are allocated to trade operatives and all works are carried out with minimal average turnaround time. The role will also Include oversight of all sub-contracted work allocations. The Property Services Planner will plan schedules and undertake any administrative tasks relating to the property services team, ensuring efficient and effective scheduling and delivery of repairs and compliance work. About you We are looking for someone with: • Good level IT skills and literacy • Good communication skills, both oral and written • Self-motivated, resilient, assertive and confident • Proven experience of excellent customer service skills 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 benefitsDiversity 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. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile You will be responsible for planning the schedule of operatives within the Property Services Operations. You will ensure the provision of effective and efficient administration surrounding the repairs, services, compliance works and other technical projects. Supporting your team leaders, managers and operational teams to achieve KPI's. Although you may predominantly cover one area, you may be asked to support/cover other areas as the business needs.Key Tasks • Responsible for an effective administration contribution to enable work to be carried out in a timely and compliant manner. • Work as part of a high performing team and ensure your actions are supportive of the team being successful. • Answers phones, emails, CRM cases and schedules and confirms appointments and inputs data into the system. • Maintaining all tasks, including raising jobs, requisitions, follow on works, sub-contractor works; ensure all records are always kept up to date including job details, appointments, job statuses, relevant time & dates, costs. • Ensuring that operatives are working efficiently, and operative workload is maintained in line with the WIPs (Works in progress). • Phoning residents to ensure access is gained for works. • Work with emergency appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts. • Ensuring that subcontractors are completing jobs on time, and they submit completed documents and photographic evidence correctly ready for supervisor' review and contractor payment • Escalate any operatives/ contractors' issues to the relevant surveyor/manager • Ensuring you have the "first time fix" approach. • Assisting operatives/ supervisors / surveyors / complaints officers • Assisting in the investigation and resolution of
Job Title: Property Services Planner/Scheduler Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £32,814.98 per annum Working Hours: 40 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday-Friday/Hybrid Location: Dartford, Kent 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. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you'll make as a Property Services Planner/Scheduler Riverside Property Services manages the repairs and maintenance service to over 24,000 properties across London, the Southeast and Home Counties. Riverside Property Services undertakes repairs, servicing, voids and planned maintenance work to our customers' homes via our in-house team and a variety of contractors and service providers who are employed on our behalf. This includes repairs to general needs, leasehold, market rent and our specialist Care and Support schemes. Our work also includes statutory and regulatory compliance checks. The planning team located within the Camden and Dartford office locations provides support across the property services delivery model. Scheduling works for all Riverside Property Services gas servicing, communal heating servicing, EICRs, M&E PPM and repairs (all trades) activities. Which ensures that works orders are scheduled through the In-house appointments system, repairs works are allocated to trade operatives and all works are carried out with minimal average turnaround time. The role will also Include oversight of all sub-contracted work allocations. The Property Services Planner will plan schedules and undertake any administrative tasks relating to the property services team, ensuring efficient and effective scheduling and delivery of repairs and compliance work. About you We are looking for someone with: • Good level IT skills and literacy • Good communication skills, both oral and written • Self-motivated, resilient, assertive and confident • Proven experience of excellent customer service skills 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 benefitsDiversity 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. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile You will be responsible for planning the schedule of operatives within the Property Services Operations. You will ensure the provision of effective and efficient administration surrounding the repairs, services, compliance works and other technical projects. Supporting your team leaders, managers and operational teams to achieve KPI's. Although you may predominantly cover one area, you may be asked to support/cover other areas as the business needs.Key Tasks • Responsible for an effective administration contribution to enable work to be carried out in a timely and compliant manner. • Work as part of a high performing team and ensure your actions are supportive of the team being successful. • Answers phones, emails, CRM cases and schedules and confirms appointments and inputs data into the system. • Maintaining all tasks, including raising jobs, requisitions, follow on works, sub-contractor works; ensure all records are always kept up to date including job details, appointments, job statuses, relevant time & dates, costs. • Ensuring that operatives are working efficiently, and operative workload is maintained in line with the WIPs (Works in progress). • Phoning residents to ensure access is gained for works. • Work with emergency appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts. • Ensuring that subcontractors are completing jobs on time, and they submit completed documents and photographic evidence correctly ready for supervisor' review and contractor payment • Escalate any operatives/ contractors' issues to the relevant surveyor/manager • Ensuring you have the "first time fix" approach. • Assisting operatives/ supervisors / surveyors / complaints officers • Assisting in the investigation and resolution of
Riverside Group
Barnsley, Yorkshire
Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £28,031.56 per annum (pro rata) Working Hours: 18.75 Hours per week Working Pattern: Friday 9am-5pm; remaining 11.25 hrs to be agreed Monday-Thursday (9am-5pm). Location: Holden Court and Huddersfield Road, Barnsley 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. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer Working collaboratively as part of a committed team that puts the customer first by delivering an outstanding housing management service across several defined properties, you will contribute to the day-to-day service by undertaking a range of tasks to ensure the safe operational management of our care and support services. About you We are looking for someone with: Experience of working within housing management An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs Previous experience in positively resolving incidents 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 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) 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. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. Role Profile Deliver an Allocation & Letting Service: Liaise with external stakeholders to deliver an effective referral pathway into the service/properties Ensure occupancy targets are met, through lettings and refurbishment of empty properties in line with the scheme's re-allocation procedures Allocate properties ensuring customers meet the criteria, affordability and required landlord checks Meet with customers to provide practical support with setting up a new tenancy, ensuring all documents are complete and liaising with external stakeholders if required Show new customers the accommodation and communal amenities, clearly communicating tenant responsibilities and compliance to enable them to fulfil and maximise their tenancy Visit new customers to make sure they are settling into their accommodation and are being supported to follow their tenancy agreement Deliver a Housing Management Service: Be responsible for ensuring empty properties are referred to Asset colleagues for void works, following the void procedure to ensure rooms are ready-to-let Report and monitor the delivery of reactive repairs within properties to ensure they are maintained and health and safety compliant Liaise with contractors and colleagues around planned maintenance programmes, ensuring that on-site delivery is well co-ordinated and in line with customer requirements Undertake day-to-day housing management duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained within services and that rooms are prepared, ready for site inspections Proactively support customers experiencing issues that may put their accommodation at risk; where appropriate issuing warnings and Notices to Determine (NTDs) in consultation with Service Managers Prepare files and case notes in readiness for court Deliver a tenancy sustainment advice service to support customers to maintain their accommodation, e.g. claiming correct benefits Work directly with customers to monitor or reduce issues of anti-social behaviour within the service Meet regularly with customers to discuss ways to improve their accommodation, promoting involvement and consultation on matters impacting their housing Ensure the safety of our customers by recognizing and acting on any risk by following local safeguarding procedures and escalating appropriately Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety requirements standards Deliver an Administration Service: Carryout administrative tasks to support efficient running of the service Produce reports and other written documentation as required to support housing management
Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £28,031.56 per annum (pro rata) Working Hours: 18.75 Hours per week Working Pattern: Friday 9am-5pm; remaining 11.25 hrs to be agreed Monday-Thursday (9am-5pm). Location: Holden Court and Huddersfield Road, Barnsley 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. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer Working collaboratively as part of a committed team that puts the customer first by delivering an outstanding housing management service across several defined properties, you will contribute to the day-to-day service by undertaking a range of tasks to ensure the safe operational management of our care and support services. About you We are looking for someone with: Experience of working within housing management An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs Previous experience in positively resolving incidents 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 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) 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. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. Role Profile Deliver an Allocation & Letting Service: Liaise with external stakeholders to deliver an effective referral pathway into the service/properties Ensure occupancy targets are met, through lettings and refurbishment of empty properties in line with the scheme's re-allocation procedures Allocate properties ensuring customers meet the criteria, affordability and required landlord checks Meet with customers to provide practical support with setting up a new tenancy, ensuring all documents are complete and liaising with external stakeholders if required Show new customers the accommodation and communal amenities, clearly communicating tenant responsibilities and compliance to enable them to fulfil and maximise their tenancy Visit new customers to make sure they are settling into their accommodation and are being supported to follow their tenancy agreement Deliver a Housing Management Service: Be responsible for ensuring empty properties are referred to Asset colleagues for void works, following the void procedure to ensure rooms are ready-to-let Report and monitor the delivery of reactive repairs within properties to ensure they are maintained and health and safety compliant Liaise with contractors and colleagues around planned maintenance programmes, ensuring that on-site delivery is well co-ordinated and in line with customer requirements Undertake day-to-day housing management duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained within services and that rooms are prepared, ready for site inspections Proactively support customers experiencing issues that may put their accommodation at risk; where appropriate issuing warnings and Notices to Determine (NTDs) in consultation with Service Managers Prepare files and case notes in readiness for court Deliver a tenancy sustainment advice service to support customers to maintain their accommodation, e.g. claiming correct benefits Work directly with customers to monitor or reduce issues of anti-social behaviour within the service Meet regularly with customers to discuss ways to improve their accommodation, promoting involvement and consultation on matters impacting their housing Ensure the safety of our customers by recognizing and acting on any risk by following local safeguarding procedures and escalating appropriately Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety requirements standards Deliver an Administration Service: Carryout administrative tasks to support efficient running of the service Produce reports and other written documentation as required to support housing management
