Reference:FHA04009 Do you have excellent customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Come join our team of Customer Service Specialists! We are expanding our team of Customer Service Advisors, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. If you feel youve got what it takes to provide a high standard of customer care, then wed love for you to join us. What is the role like? As a Customer Service Advisor, you will liaise with both internal colleagues and external partners to handle customer queries, resolve issues and provide a positive customer experience. Working as part of a team, you will offer support and advice across a range of enquiries from rents and neighbourhoods to housing and repairs. Our dedicated team of Customer Service Advisors also require the ability to handle difficult conversations, while remaining courteous, professional and responsive during all customer interactions. About Radius Housing Radius Housing provide care and support to over 33,000 homes across Northern Ireland. An integral part of that support is provided through our Customer Service Centre, located at our purpose-built centre in Holywood. Our specialist Customer Service Centre team field over 6,000 calls per month, primarily booking repairs by phone and online, across routine and emergency situations. To support the growth of the business, we are looking for Customer Service Advisors to provide the high level of service that our customers expect. What do you need to apply? The role of Customer Service Advisor requires excellent questioning and listening skills to identify customer needs and offer appropriate solutions. The role also involves building and maintaining positive working relationships with other departments, contractors and partner agencies, while ensuring that the customer is at the centre of the service. On the application form, candidates are asked to detail how they meet the below criteria: 1.A good general level of education to include GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in both English and Maths OR A minimum of six months customer service experience, communicating with customers via phone 2. Evidence of ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a workplace environment 3. Evidence of ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in work responsibilities 4. Excellent level of IT literacy, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, to include Excel, Word and Outlook 5.Fluent in both spoken and written English language Hours:We have both full and part-time opportunities available. You will have the flexibility to choose your shifts. For example, you might choose to work a split shift, just evenings or weekdays only choose what works best for your lifestyle. Our Customer Service Centre operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Salary:£23,500 (SP5) to £24,702 (SP8) per annum pro-rata based on a 37-hour week. The starting salary for the post is £23,500 per annum pro rata. In addition to a good salary with development potential, we will provide you with full system, repairs and housing training, accompanied by a comprehensive knowledge base to assist you every step of the way. We also offer a range of other benefits to employees including a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs(including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age),free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business. For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website. To apply: To access the full criteria, please see the job description. Alternatively, application packs can be obtained by contacting the Holywood reception via the telephone number within our Employer profile. The closing date forapplications is 5 December 2024,unless otherwise stated. Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar permanent / fixed term vacancies which may arise. Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Skills: Communications Customer Service Teamwork Support Benefits: Training Cycle to Work Health Cash Plan Pension