Assistant Properties Workers x 3

Leeds, West Yorkshire (On-site)
£27,000 - £32,000 per year
Full-time or part-time (37.5 hours per week)
Permanent
Job description

Starting salary £27,000 with the potential to progress into a more senior role at £30,000-£32,000 within twelve months. Part time/flexible working will be considered but we ask all properties workers to be available at least four days per week.

We are seeking up to three new Assistant Properties Workers to help us develop warm, sustainable homes alongside volunteers and tenants. It’s a very special, specific role at Canopy… part eco-builder, part teacher, part support worker, so full on-the-job training is provided for all successful applicants.

You’ll work with a range of people from different backgrounds, supporting them and training them in construction skills. You’ll be using innovative construction methods and materials to help tackle climate change. You’ll also get to work with and train homeless people as they help renovate their future homes.

You’ll need to have work experience in a building related trade OR experience of supervising and/or training vulnerable people and/or those with disabilities.In return, we offer full on-the-job training, a supportive environment, a rewarding career, flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.

The job is currently based around Leeds and is on-site and office-based. Opportunities to work from home are very limited in this role.All posts will require an enhanced DBS check and applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We particularly welcome applicants from women who are currently underrepresented in the construction industry.
We will be hosting an open day at one of our sites for anyone who would like to find out more about the roles. This will be on Wednesday 16 October 2024 between 10am and 1pm and will be in Leeds. See our website for more information.

Closing date: 27 October 2024
Interviews will be on 19 or 20 November 2024.
 

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Canopy Housing View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 11 - 20

We empower people who are homeless to transform empty houses in Leeds into homes and become part of a community

Posted on: 10 October 2024
Closing date: 27 October 2024 at 23:30
Tags: Training / Learning, Volunteering Management, Housing, Climate Change, Homelessness, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Property Management, Sustainability, Social / Support Work

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