Foyer Assistant, Strand Foyer, Derry-Londonderry
Apex Housing Association
Strand Foyer is a purpose built complex in a central location. The Foyer provides 48 self-contained flats, plus a range of support services for 18 – 25 year olds.
Essential Criteria
5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths
1 years administrative / clerical experience including I.T. office systems, email and spreadsheets.
AND
1 years experience of supporting young people or vulnerable adults in a formal or residential setting
OR
Educated to A-level or equivalent in a business or administration discipline
AND
1 years’ experience of supporting young people or vulnerable adults in a formal or residential setting
Employee Benefits
20 days paid annual leave and 12 statutory, Occupational sick pay / maternity pay, Contributory pensions scheme, Training and Development Opportunities. Free onsite parking.
Closing Date
11:59pm
Contact Details
Personnel & Training
10 Butcher Street
L' Derry
BT48 6HL
79 Strand Road
L' Derry
BT48 7BW
United Kingdom
More Information
Apex Housing Association (Apex) provides housing, care and support for the needs of the whole community in a variety of settings across Northern Ireland.
Apex provides and maintains over 7,000 high quality homes across Northern Ireland and delivers care and support for around 16,000 tenants and residents.
We are a not-for-profit housing association led by volunteers and working to social enterprise principles; and employ almost 650 staff.
Careers at Apex Start your career at Apex and help us lead the way in building sustainable communities through the delivery of quality, affordable homes including tailored support and care services.
At Apex we're always looking for hard-working, passionate and talented individuals to join our team.
Vision Our vision is for every person to enjoy great quality homes and support in vibrant and caring communities.
Values We have a clear set of values underpinning our work:
We care We want to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
We take ownership We are all responsible for ensuring we deliver our mission.
We do things well We lead the way, we aim to get it right and to continuously improve.
We work together We collaborate to get the best result.
We show respect We are respectful and courteous to everyone we come in contact with.
Why work for Apex? We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
- Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
- 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
- Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
- Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
- Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
- Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)
Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
- Comprehensive paid induction programme
- Enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
- Enhanced rate for overtime worked
- Free on-site car parking