Hours: 35 hours per week
This is a joint post as an Activities Coordinator / Cleaner.
20 Hours as Activities Coordinator £12.21 per hour & 15 Hours as Cleaner £12.33 per hour.
At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.
When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.
We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!
The roles
We are currently looking to recruit someone on a joint post as an Activities Coordinator / Cleaner.
Activities Coordinator
Within the role the successful candidate will provide and co-ordinate activities of a social and enabling nature for residents living in our Extra Care Courts.
You will provide assistance, support and encouragement to residents living at the Court, through the provision of a varied programme of activities, while you also review and monitor the service, encouraging user participation and feedback.
Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job profile attached.
We’d love to meet you!
What we’re looking for
The essential requirements for the role include:
* Experience of working with older people and people with disabilities
* Awareness of the needs of older people
* NVQ in health/care (desirable)
* First aid (desirable)
* Basic hygiene (desirable)
* Moving and handling (desirable)
* Prepared to undertake further training where appropriate
Cleaner
In Extra Care, our residents live independently in their own homes within one of our schemes, complete with communal lounges, gardens, cafés/bistros and salons.
Your role as our Court Cleaner will be to help us provide our residents with a clean and safe space, ensuring the public/communal areas within the Court are kept clean and tidy.
You will also be responsible to provide support to the manager with cleaning and preparing void flats as and when required.
While experience in a similar role is not essential, we are looking for someone with a great attention to detail and who takes pride in what they do.
The benefits
At Housing 21 we’re proud to be bucking the trend as a care provider by actively recognising the importance of our customer-facing employees and rewarding them accordingly. You will receive:
• Holiday Pay
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Occupational Maternity Pay
• Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure)
• Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Uniform provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development to fulfil your career aspirations
An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.
If you require further information, please view the job profile attached.
Closing date for applications 7 July 2025
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment