Career Opportunities - Bournville Village Trust

A vacancy has arisen in the Housing department for a Tenant Participation Officer based at the Bournville Area Office.

The successful applicant will provide leadership and strategic direction on Tenant Participation and policy work within Bournville Village Trusts Estates.

You will be a key member of our Senior Management Team and your role will be to develop the Trusts policy on tenant participation in accordance with Government thinking and to ensure that we are compliant with regulatory requirements.

You will be required to have a detailed knowledge of the needs and objectives of tenant involvement and show at least 2 years experience in a similar, supervisory role. The Tenant Project Funding Assessment panel will require your support and you will oversee the funding of the work of the Tenant Association Committees and reporting to our Director of Housing your excellent communication and presentation skills will be essential.

Key Tasks:

To encourage a comprehensive and compliant tenant participation framework to enable tenants to take part in the important discussions which influence decisions on the management of their homes.
To develop a wide range of formal/informal methods of participation and increase tenant involvement in the management and maintenance of their homes.
To develop a wide range of training programs for tenants, and groups of tenants, to enhance their effectiveness in participating in the work of the trust.
Develop and implement new and innovative ways of tenant involvement and produce reports to assist discussion at various committees.
To build and maintain relationships with other agencies working in the same locality (including B.S.H.P) to develop best practice and to represent the Trust at such meetings.
To support tenants and other stakeholders working on best value reviews and other initiatives.
To manage the staff under the post holders control.
To support the tenant funding assessment panel and oversee the funding for the relevant work.
To prepare reports for the Trustees recommending changes in practices and policies in relation to tenant involvement.

Candidate Profile:

Good standard of education equivalent to degree/professional qualification level.
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
At least 2 years experience in a similar environment in a supervisory role.
At least 2 years experience working with representative groups.
Well developed knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Report writing and analytical skills.
Sound judgement.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Excellent team player with leadership skills.

A job description and application form is available from:

HR Dept
Telephone 0121 415 6415(24 hour answer phone)
Internal Extension 6442

CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2008

The Trust is committed to Equality and Diversity.

A vacancy has arisen in the Bournville Propertycare Services department for a General Manager to join our forward thinking organisation that prides itself on really making a difference.

You will be required to demonstrate experience in managing a multi trade directly employed workforce and specialist subcontractors. Knowledge of maintenance requirements in the social housing sector would be essential as will the managing of a large budget and production of Trading Accounts. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that the current high levels of client satisfaction are maintained.

The successful candidate will have Membership of (or will be working towards) a professional body such as CIOB, RICS, CIH and a HNC or equivalent in Building Studies or housing/maintenance related course.

You will have had significant experience of working in housing/ technical/ property services on the contractor side with proven managerial experience in building or housing maintenance. Experience is essential in managing a DLO or contractor service, managing large budgets and a responsive repairs service.

We are looking for a manager with strong and effective leaderships skills with a strong commitment to customer care and resident involvement.

For an application form and job description, please contact the HR Department on 0121 415 6415 (24-hour answerphone).

CLOSING DATE: 12 September 2008

The Trust is committed to Equality and Diversity.

Sellywood House is a dual registered home for 44 people. Some people who live at the home have a diagnosis of dementia. At Sellywood House we believe that people should be empowered to live a full and happy life despite age or illness.

We are seeking Resident Support Workers who share our philosophy of care. There are various posts available. Good working conditions and an opportunity to develop skills.

Key Tasks:

To provide all aspects of personal care to the Residents in line with their programmes and enhancing their own abilities.
To build and maintain good relationships with Residents and their relatives.
To assist the Team Leader when required.
To ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety Policies and Regulations, to alert to hazards for self, other staff and Residents.
To undertake domestic, catering and laundry duties as required, recognising the importance of these functions to the wellbeing of the Residents.
To work closely with all members of the Team, to establish good communication. To participate in staff meetings and contribute by exchanging information.
To pay careful attention to customer requirements and to deal promptly with customer complaints.
To undertake any other occasional duties as they may arise from time to time.

Candidate Profile:
Essential

Good general education.
Experience in a similar environment.
? Understanding of Equality & Diversity issues and the importance of confidentiality.
Sound judgement.
Reporting and recording skills.
A good listener.
Caring, friendly, empathetic, patient and considerate.
Good communication skills both written and oral.
Team player.
Ability to relate to older people.
Ability to use own initiative.
Flexible to meet varied demands of the post and able to work unsociable hours and shift requirements.
Able to obtain a satisfactory CRB disclosure.

Advantageous

NVQ2 or NVQ3 qualification.
Experience of working with older people.
Understanding of COSHH regulations.
Understanding of issues that affect older people and their needs.
Key working clients.

A job description and application form is available from:

Human Resources Dept
Telephone 0121 415 6415 (24 hour answer phone)

CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2008

The Trust is committed to Equality and Diversity.

Selly Wood House is seeking to appoint bank staff to cover sickness and holiday periods, in the following areas:-

Nurses
Catering assistants
Housekeeping
Laundry
Care staff

Whilst every effort is made to provide advance notice of available shifts, this is not possible in the event of staff sickness.

There is no expectation placed upon bank staff to accept preferred shifts.

Bank staff will accrue holiday entitlement for which they are paid.

For an Application form and further details please contact:

Human Resources Department on 415 6416.

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Trust is committed to Equality and Diversity.