Job opportunities
Whether they are involved in providing homes, delivering care and support, or working with the community, our people make a vital contribution to the lives of thousands living in central and west London. Recruiting and developing the best people is essential for us as we continue to grow. See our current opportunities below:
Care and Support Workers
Closing date: 29/02/2020Location: London (covering Kensington, Westminster and Hounslow)Salary: £10.55 per hour (Day) - £10.74 per hour (Night)Reference: OCTFG304516Are you a compassionate people person with some history of caring for and supporting others? Do you have a passion for providing great personal care and supporting older people to be as independent as they can and would like to use your skills to make a real difference to the lives of local older people? About us Octavia, winner of Great British Care Employer of the year Award 2017, have been improving lives in London for over 150 years. Our seven extra care schemes are well located in North Kensington, Westminster and Hounslow to provide modern accessible homes for 179 local older people, who have a range of physical and mental health needs. Majority of our services have been rated consistently ‘Good’ by CQC, with one recently awarded ‘Outstanding’ for responsiveness. We believe it is every one of our staff that makes us outstanding, and so we are committed to investing in them to ensure they feel valued and empowered to care for and support others to be independent. When you join us you will be part of an amazing team of people who share our drive to be a force for good in the lives of local older people and who believe in our values of being Reliable, Responsive and Respectful. Our rates start at £10.55 per hour (day) and £10.74 (waking night) About you We have opportunities for Care and Support workers with an awareness of the needs of older people with physical and mental health needs, who will be able to work as part of a 7 day weekly rota to meet these needs. We are interested in hearing from you whether you have work, volunteering and/or personal experience of providing personal care and supporting others. You will be compassionate, keen to listen to and understand people to enable them to get the most from their lives. You will put people at the centre of everything you do and will use your ideas, good communication and relatio
Health and Safety Compliance Surveyor
Closing date: 01/03/2020Location: W10 5BNSalary: £45,900 per annumReference: OCTGP397815Octavia is a successful and ambitious housing organisation that has been delivering affordable homes in London for over 150 years. We currently manage around 5,000 properties in central and west London, and are committed to increasing our stock of high quality, affordable properties to provide homes for people who would otherwise be priced out of the capital. We are recruiting a Compliance Surveyor to take the lead on fire safety, and ensure our properties are safe and comply with building regulations. An experienced Compliance Surveyor is needed who shares our belief that well-planned, well-managed housing can improve lives and enhance communities. The role involves identifying, assessing and governing landlord compliance risk to ensure homes and neighbourhoods are safe. The focus of the role is: Operational day-to-day delivery and safety of assigned property assets H&S compliance and performance management Information and advice to staff, residents, contractors and others Ensure residents are adequately informed, consulted and at the centre of service delivery.