Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as Project Worker.

About the role

Wheatley Homes East, part of Wheatley Group, provides affordable housing and outstanding services for people in its communities across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.

Dunedin Harbour provides temporary accommodation to individuals who are homeless. Staff provide 24-hour support with a range of needs and to develop independent living skills to enable service users to sustain future accommodation. The service is managed by Wheatley Homes East in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council.

We now have a great opportunity for a Project Worker to join our team at Dunedin Harbour.

Who are we looking for?

As a Project Worker you will work as part of a team to provide high quality support to ensure there is a supportive and safe living environment for all service users.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, IT literacy. A professional qualification in housing / care support or allied discipline is desirable, experience of paid or voluntary work at a similar level is essential.

The position is subject to a PVG check.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Join our team at Partick Housing Association Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities? If so, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you.

Located in Glasgow’s vibrant West End, Partick Housing Association (PHA) is a financially sound business with a strong reputation. As one of Scotland’s top-performing housing associations, we are dedicated to providing homes, creating vibrant communities and supporting our customers.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Housing Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation and delivery of housing services to over 1,800 customers. Your responsibilities will be diverse, including estate and tenancy management, housing allocations, maximising rental income, arrears recovery, and handling customer inquiries.

What We’re Looking For:

• Team Player: Experience working collaboratively within a customer service environment
• Excellent Communication Skills: Your ability to connect with others will contribute to our continued growth
• ICT Skills: Excellent technology skills to excel in this role.
• Education and Experience: SVQ level 3 or relevant experience in the housing sector.

Why Join Us? We believe that great people drive our success. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Great Employee benefits: we offer fair terms and conditions including 40 days holiday.
• Service Excellence: At PHA, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and continuously improving our practices.
• Innovation: We actively seek new ways to meet local housing needs and create value for our community.

Join us at Partick Housing Association and be part of a dynamic organisation that makes a real difference. Together, we’ll shape the future of housing and positively impact lives.

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as a Relief Retirement Property Manager.

About the role

Wheatley Homes East, a subsidiary of Wheatley Group, has a number of Relief Retirement Property Manager positions available for experienced and caring professionals..

At Wheatley, we are committed to building great homes, transforming neighbourhoods and helping customers get the most out of life.

As a Relief Retirement Property Manager, you will be responsible for the safety and security of the retirement property as well as passing on any concerns about the wellbeing of tenants to their housing officer.

At the heart of this you will become a familiar and trusted face in our communities, providing a comprehensive, high-quality housing management service to customers. Wheatley Group is Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management group and one of the UK's best-accredited organisations. Owning or managing over 93,700 homes, Wheatley delivers award-winning services to over 210,000 people across 19 local authorities in Scotland.

Our subsidiaries are united by a common commitment to excellence in all they do and a joint mission in 'Making Homes and Lives Better' for the people they work for and the communities in which they live.

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate(s) will be able to work on their own initiative and able to respond to a crisis situation in a calm and practical manner.

An enthusiastic and caring professional who can work, adapt and thrive in a fast-paced organisation that is constantly changing.

Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and able to work collaboratively with customers and partner agencies to support the continued development of our communities.

At least two years’ experience in managing a retirement or similar scheme with a qualification in Housing at SVQ2 level or equivalent, or willing to work towards this qualification.

Excellent interpersonal skills with knowledge of services for the elderly and able to clearly demonstrate awareness and commitment to the ethos of retirement housing.

An elementary food hygiene certificate is essential for the role.

Good written and verbal communication and IT skills are essential to enable a consistent approach within the team.

In the role, you will support the delivery of our five-year strategy. Digital inclusion will be a big priority, and you will work with customers to ensure they are able to embrace digital technology and access the online services available to them.

The role will involve covering staff annual leave and sickness leave in our retirement properties across Edinburgh between Monday to Friday, 9am – 1pm.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Energy Advisor to join us on a fixed-term basis as part of the Govan Community Energy Team who provide education and information on all aspects of energy advice to local residents.

The key aims of the post will be to support our Govan residents to live in a warm and comfortable home at the lowest possible cost by maximising opportunities to reduce energy consumption and minimise heat loss. It will be essential that the candidates have a strong community presence and are able to build working relationships with local partners.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Educating people about their household energy consumption, heating controls and their energy bills
• Providing advice on fuel debt, benefit claims, income maximisation, advice on fuel tariffs, payment options and energy efficiency measures
• Carrying out home visits to gather information on energy use and provide advice on reducing energy consumption
• Collecting data on changes in energy consumption from home visits
• Work with the local community to deliver workshops, focus groups and events which provide advice on energy consumption

The GEL Partnership consisting of Govan, Elderpark and Linthouse Housing Associations, are seeking someone who has excellent communication skills, who can demonstrate empathy and use their problem solving skills to deliver a dynamic customer focussed service. Full training will be provided and the successful candidates will be assisted in attaining a recognised City and Guilds qualification.

Please note that the successful candidates will be employed by Elderpark Housing and will work collaboratively across the three Housing Association localities and Community Partner venues.