We are recruiting an experienced Female Facilities Officer to work within a safe accommodation setting supporting women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Date Posted:
Salary: £13,750 for 20 hours per week (£27,500 FTE)
The Role
The appointed Facilities Officer will:
1. Have experience in facilities/housing management.
2. Have good knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and experience of completing appropriate audits.
3. Be able to carry out minor repairs to the refuge building/accommodation.
4. Work in a trauma informed way maintaining safety and standards for women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
As the Facilities Officer, you will be expected to maintain the safety of the building and the flats, carrying out regular health and safety checks including testing the fire alarm and will be expected to liaise with the landlord to arrange repairs and inspections. The Facilities Officer will be responsible for reporting any health and safety concerns to the manager and will work closely with the housekeeping staff to ensure the cleanliness of the building and to check and prepare flats in preparation for new residents moving in.
You will be responsible for ensuring the company van is kept in good order and will also drive the van to various locations including collecting donations. You will carry out minor repairs including tasks such as painting, moving and assembling furniture and work alongside the refuge team to ensure that the residents and their children have a safe and welcoming environment in which to recover from domestic abuse. This is a varied role and you will be expected to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the environment.
About You
- You will be experienced, skilled and enthusiastic with a can do approach.
- You are dedicated to maintaining high safety standards.
- You are thorough and have good attention to detail.
- You will work in a trauma informed way and have a high regard for confidentiality.
- You are ready to work as part of a passionate team of women changing lives every day.
Our Benefits
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
* Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing.
* Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
* Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options.
* Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
* Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes.
* Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
* Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day.
* Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites, as well as discounted bus travel on the First bus network.
* A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility.
* The chance to work with amazing people.
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