Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here. Is this your first step in supported housing or working with care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seeking children? If so this role could be for you. A new and exciting weekend opportunities for those wishing to develop their experience within the supported housing sector. A varied and important role from ensuring the highest health and safety standards are met - through to making vulnerable young people’s living space safe, secure and homely. About the role You will be involved in housing management tasks such as Health & Safety and Fire compliance, rent collection and providing monitoring reports. Daily activities will include: Oversee the day to day finances including raising Purchase Orders, the banking, petty cash (cash and digital) / float and ordering of supplies. Deep clean of void rooms, and practical tasks such as putting together flat pack furniture and gardening. Reporting repairs and ensuring compliance works are carried out and dealing with contractors on site. Ensure that regular Health & Safety checks of communal areas and equipment are completed & communal areas are regularly cleaned, issues are logged and actioned appropriately. In the absence of the key workers you will engage with young people, offering support that is needed, including liaising with professionals and dealing with incidents as and when they occur. About you Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking. Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight. Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength based approach. Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families. Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway For further information about this role, please contact Laura Clarke by email laura.clarkeachievingforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.