5 Day Course (Free Taster) to Secure a New Career in Social Housing > 18-45K Public Sector Jobs
Posted On: Saturday 23rd May
Phone: Answer Phone 0208 343 1896 or Text your email details to 07852 392 631
Location: East London (Bethnal GreenTube)
www.gravitastraining.co.uk
info@gravitastraining.co.uk
0208 343 1896 (Answer Phone Leave a Message)
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Chartered Institute of Housing Trainer (CIH)
City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching: PTLLS 7303
UK Company No. 6253609
(UKRLP) United Kingdom Registered Learning Provider: 10023811
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Why Work in Social Housing?
Earn a genuine & realistic starting salary of 18,000 - 28,000
Little or no experience required in the housing sector just core transferrable skills
The Housing Officer role is a practical, common sense job, solving everyday tenant problems
Over 150 new jobs available each week
Recession Proof Sector - with nearly 4 million people on homeless housing registers waiting for social housing
50,000 New Jobs Projected Over the Next 10 Years
Flexible Working Arrangements supporting a good Work/Life Balance
Generous annual leave entitlement of 26-34 days
Regular Career Progression Opportunities
Opportunities for further study (BA/MA) with fully paid sponsorship and study release
Key Facts About Social Housing Recruitment
To secure a job in Housing it is NOT essential to have:
social housing management work experience
completed an accredited housing management course/certificate
completed any voluntary work or work placements
any formal qualifications
60% of housing jobs advertised, require 1-2 years experience - the remaining 40% require "no experience" of housing but rather "knowledge" of housing issues, problem solving skills & other core transferable skills including essential communication skills.
Why Choose Gravitas Training?
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Accredited Trainer
FREE taster course before committing your time & money
Practical, comprehensive, and highly relevant technical housing management knowledge & skills
Accurately replicating the role of a generic housing officer
Full Course Notes & A Certificate of Course Completion
75% PROVEN success rate in securing housing jobs (documentary proof of jobs secured can be provided upon request)
6 month post-training support including a comprehensive Recruitment & Job Brokerage Package including:
1. Permanent Housing Jobs Identified, which require no experience of the housing sector, sent to you every 2 weeks via email
2. Full CV development including content & style
3. Support with Housing & Generic Customer Service job applications, developing effective supporting statements & Interviews
4. Voluntary work placements available
5. Registering your details with selected recruitment agencies
Housing Management Course Outline How to Do the Job & How to Get the Job
Day 1
Competency Framework for Housing Job Applications
Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) Management
Estate Management (Live Outdoor Estate Inspection)
Day 2
Maintenance
Notice of Seeking Possession (NOSP)
Rent Management
Day 3
Voids & Lettings
Tenancy Management
Tenant Involvement
Tenure Types & Affordable Housing Options
Day 4
Customer Service Standards in Housing
Effective Letter Writing Skills & Responding to Complaints
Effective Job Search Tips
Developing CV's & Supporting Statements
Day 5
Literacy & Numeracy Test
Problem Solving Exercise
2 Hour Housing Management In-Tray Exercise
Competency & Technical Interviews
6 MONTH POST-TRAINING SUPPORT: Job Applications; Supporting Statement & CV Development; Jobs Identified; Placements & Temp Work Secured
What Are Your Genuine Prospects of Securing a Housing Job after Completing a Short Vocational Training Course?
For you to secure a housing job - you will need to come to GT with the core communication & generic skills required for any professional role (admin, team work, initiative, influencing, etc) and be ready to put in the effort and follow our directions and guidance during the 6 month post training support period.
At GT we have well rounded technical housing management knowledge & recruitment expertise to help you secure social housing jobs - so it's crucial that you are firstly assured of our level of expertise (attend a FREE taster course) and then take full advantage of the high level of post-training support being offered. You will then have every opportunity to secure a good permanent housing job between 18-26K
Course Dates
June 09
Monday 15th to Friday 19th June 2009
Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July 2009
July 09
Monday 13th to Friday 17th July 2009
Monday 27th to Friday 31st July 2009
(The FREE Taster Course is on the Monday)
To register for a FREE taster course please email: info@gravitastraining.co.uk
Costs
If you enjoy the 'FREE taster session', and wish to stay on and complete the 5 Day course, you will have the following option:
400 for 5 Days Training - From June 2009 onwards
NOTE - Course fees are rising from June 09 simply based on our increasing successes with over 55, primarily permanent 18-26K job outcomes secured in the housing sector