Trainee Housing Officer
Join Our Team at Clúid Housing: Where Your Work Makes a Difference
Why Choose Clúid Housing?
At Clúid Housing, we believe that success is achieved through our dedicated and passionate team. Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Dynamic Working Environment: Thrive in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative workspace.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: We support work-life balance with flexible working options.
- Comprehensive Training and Development Opportunities: Grow professionally with our continuous learning opportunities.
- Employee Benefits: VHI, 25 days of holiday +3 additional days over Christmas and Good Friday, as well as access to an Employee Assistance Programme, 10% Pension, etc.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusion, recognised with a Silver Award from Investors for Diversity.
About Us
Clúid Housing is at the forefront of providing affordable, quality housing in Ireland, with a vision to create communities where everyone has a great place to live. We’re looking for talented individuals passionate about making a tangible impact in people’s lives and eager to contribute to social change.
- Position: Trainee Resident Housing Officer
- Reporting to: Housing Officer
- Location: Laois and surrounding counties
- Contract type: 2 Year Fixed Term
- Salary: €28,090 – €38,623
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Travel: The post requires a valid driving licence and the use of a car
Role Overview
The successful applicant will be employed by Clúid Housing for a period of two years and be required during the two years to attend a course of study which will enable them to obtain a PSRA license.
Working as part of the Housing Services team within in the wider Operations Team, the successful candidates will assist in the provision of a high quality housing management service to tenants on our housing schemes. A strong commitment to the Trainee programme and a desire to pursue a career in Housing is essential.
Applicants could be post-graduates from a number of academic routes. In such cases, the successful candidates may need to only complete a number of top up modules, funded by Clúid, to obtain the required number of ECTS to acquire a PSRA Licence. If an applicant does not have sufficient academic experience, they will need to complete a two-year distance learning course during their placement, funded by Clúid, in order to obtain the required number of ECTS to acquire a PSRA Licence.
Additional certification courses will also underpin the students learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the Trainee Placement Program
- Rents
- Repairs
- Lettings & Allocations
- Estate Management
- Tenancy Management
- Community Development / Resident Participation
Corporate Responsibilities
- Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities
- Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times
- To exercise discretion at all times
- Demonstrate high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own wellbeing, health and safety requirements
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Currently in full time employment in a related role in industry
- Full Clean Driving licence and use of car
- IT/ Digital proficiency to intermediate level
- 2 years’ experience of working in a customer focused environment
- Level 5 qualification (e.g. leaving certificate). For candidates without level 5 qualifications, a process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be undertaken to assess the candidates’ suitability to the course OR Recent graduate of a relevant course, willing to complete top up modules to acquire a PSRA License
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
- Primary degree/education in Social Science or relevant discipline
- Experience of working in a property orientated environment
- Experience of working with a wide range of people who are, vulnerable, homeless, or elderly
Join Us
At Clúid Housing, you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you’re ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, and let’s make a difference together. Interviews will be held the week of 17th March 2025.