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:
Income Officer (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Closing date: 07/06/2020Location: Emily HouseSalary: £35,688Reference: OCTWT527081Octavia provides affordable homes in the heart of London. We develop, manage and maintain properties and provide a range of specialist support services to meet the diverse needs of our tenants. Our aim is to provide a service which is professional, personal, effective and caring. This role will ensure the Association maximises its income through the effective collection of rent, service charges and other income owed to it by tenants, working supportively and proactively with the aim of sustaining tenancies. This is a challenging and exciting time for our Income Team. We are looking for a candidate who has a comprehensive understanding of Universal Credit and understands the impact it has on our customers. We are looking for an experienced, organised and enthusiastic individual who can prioritise their workload and surpass individual and team targets. The Housing management team is responsible for the provision of an effective and responsive service to current and prospective tenants of the association. The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th June 2020. Strictly no agencies please. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Care and Support Workers
Closing date: 14/06/2020Location: London (covering Kensington, Westminster and Hounslow)Salary: £10.55 per hour (Day) - £10.74 per hour (Night)Reference: OCTVH514513Various shifts Permanent Are 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 y