Block Safety Officer

Job title:

Block Safety Officer

Company

Irwell Valley Homes

Job description

Contract Type: PermanentHours: 35 (agile working arrangements in place)Closing date: 12th MarchInterview date: w/c 17th MarchInterview location: Soapworks, Salford Quays, ManchesterOur organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done.As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.If you have a passion for fire safety, an eye for detail, enjoy the satisfaction of getting tasks done and want to join a team where these talents are celebrated and nurtured, we have a great opportunity for you to start your career in fire safety!Customer safety is paramount, and the Fire Safety Team have an essential role to play in this. This role will allow you to develop your knowledge in fire safety regulations and assist Irwell Valley Homes to comply with our statutory obligations.You will receive full training and support to help you carry out this role with ongoing mentoring and the chance to develop and progress your career in fire safety with the opportunity to further your knowledge with external qualifications for the right person.You will be inspecting the communal areas of our blocks to ensure we continue to comply to all relevant legislation. The core task is to make sure all our blocks are visited on a weekly or monthly basis and make a record of this inspection. You will assist the Fire Safety Team with other tasks such as allowing access for contractors and putting up fire safety signage, whilst achieving customer satisfaction and assistance in the management of associated risks.We need people who are / haveSome experience with Completing inspections / audits (advantageous but not essential)IT literate including Microsoft Office 365Experience of providing a high standard of customer care and serviceAbility to drive and have access to a carEveryone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.Irwell Valley Homes is a housing association providing affordable homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester and employing over 280 colleagues.We are a charitable, registered provider of social housing and offer homes mainly for social rent, with a small number for affordable rent, market rent and shared ownership. We also provide homes with support for people with dementia, mental health issues, learning and physical disabilities, those who have been made homeless and people affected by domestic abuse.As well as providing homes, we deliver services and support to customers and work in partnership with specialist organisations to help them sustain their tenancies and get on in life. And we engage with customers to shape services and review our effectiveness.

Expected salary

£26712 per year

Location

Salford

Job date

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:16 GMT

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