Communal Area Inspection Officer

About Us:

Tai Calon was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit housing association, with almost 6,000 homes we are the largest provider of affordable homes in Blaenau Gwent. Our focus is to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction in all aspects of the service that we offer. Part of that is to ensure our customers' homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards, and that is why since 2010 we have invested over £130 million in their homes.

We are proud to announce that we recently achieved our Great Place to Work certification, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring Tai Calon fosters a culture of trust, fairness, respect and camaraderie, making it a place colleagues truly want to work.

With more than 280 people trained and dedicated to their jobs, we're a big employer in the area. Due to growth, we're looking for a Community Area Inspector to join our Health and safety Team.

About You:

To be successful as a Communal Area Inspection Officer, the ideal candidate will

• Be resilient and committed to ongoing personal development and the development of others
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate integrity and support for organisational values
• Be tenant and customer-focused
• Demonstrate integrity and support for organisational values
• Be committed to ongoing personal development and the development of others
• Be a self-starter, driven and enthusiastic
• Be open to change and demonstrate a positive, solution-focused attitude
• Be able to work on own initiative, think laterally, negotiate and develop creative and innovative solutions
• Be flexible and willing to work outside of normal working hours
• Need to be able to travel to properties across Blaenau Gwent, in a timely manner

Your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:

You will also need to have the following knowledge, experience and qualifications

• Educated to Level 2 of the National Qualification Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or willing to work towards
• Asbestos Awareness or willing to work towards.
• An understanding of health and safety legislation, approved code of practice (ACOP) and guidance and practical application.
• Experience of working with statutory, community, voluntary and business sectors.
• Experience in legal compliance and risk management in health and safety.

What you'll be doing:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Communal Area Inspection Officer to join our Health and safety team. In this role, you will oversee safety compliance in common areas and play a vital part in supporting the Fire Safety and Compliance Manager.

As our Communal Area Inspection Officer, you will be visiting Tai Calon properties across Blaenau Gwent to conduct inspections to identify safety hazards and non-compliance, address any concerns by clearing unsafe items, and educate residents on maintaining a secure environment. You will also be instrumental in reporting safety issues and escalating matters when necessary, ensuring that all high-risk concerns are addressed promptly.

You will need to have a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail, as you will ensure that all inspections and actions are recorded and followed up, keeping our properties and residents safe.

For a more detailed overview of what you will be doing, our Communal Area Inspection Officer will take ownership of

• Undertaking a range of daily and weekly site inspections across Blaenau Gwent, including blocks of flats and secured development sites, checking for, recording, and reporting any compliance, security or safety and compliance issues.
• Reporting any issues directly to the responsible relevant teams for action.
• Accurately recording details of inspections, including taking photographs, photocopying, and scanning.
• Liaising with residents to raise their awareness of any issues or concerns and inform them of their responsibilities.
• Making arrangements for high-risk items to be removed immediately from the area/s.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

You will work 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

You will also be eligible for our Flexi Time scheme, with most colleagues working their hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Where You'll Be Working:

You will primarily be working across Blaenau Gwent. For the days that you're in the office, we've got a bright, open and modern space for you to catch up with colleagues and work from.

Benefits:

In joining our team, you will access the following:

• Flexi Time
• Free on-site parking
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of company benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and access to HOP (Home of Perks) with a whole array of shopping discounts and cashback.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 employee assistance programme (with access to flexible counselling)

Disability Confident Employer:

We are a disability confident committed employer, and if you require any adjustments or support to be considered for this role, email our team or contact us on .

More Information:

If you'd like more information about this role, why not reach out to one of the team using the details below.

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