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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.

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