Compliance Officer

Central is currently recruiting for a part time Compliance Officer, to work in the Haringey area. The service provides a high quality housing management service by being a primary point of contact for tenants. The successful candidate will be required to work 16 hours per week, working Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM – 5:30PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1-2 months, with the possibility of extension. The pay rate for this role is £18.32 per hour, with £2.57 holiday pay, totalling £20.89 per hour. In this position, you will be expected to; * Ensure central health and safety records such as fire safety, fire risk assessment and gas and electrical certificates are kept up to date * Carry out and record fire alarm tests and visual inspections of fire safety equipment, in 23 shared houses, on a monthly basis as per policies * Provide support to Housing Officers to carry out actions noted on fire risk assessments; this will include engaging contractors and attending sites to admit contractors * Carry out annual health and safety checks of shared houses, using the health and safety inspection tick sheet and inspection form * Ensure that tenants are abiding by health and safety and fire policy and procedures * Report all health and safety breaches to the Head of Housing and support Housing Officers to take enforcement action, including the preparation of warning letters * Be proactive in establishing positive relationships; intervene at an early stage in potential health and safety breaches. * Provide compliance information for building risk assessments building risk assessments. * Carry out pre- and post- inspections of reported health and safety issues To apply for this role, you must have: * Minimum of two years’ experience of working of working in a housing setting or supported housing, or health and safety setting * Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures as operated in supported housing or shared general needs housing or a similar setting * The ability to carry out and record, basic checks of fire equipment, such as call points and emergency lighting * Experience of keeping accurate records, including updating spreadsheets and databases * Experience of conducting and recording visual health and safety inspections of resident’s accommodation and shared areas such as kitchens and bathrooms * The ability to contribute to risk assessments and risk management plans * The ability to follow up on actions through working closely with a variety of organisations including social housing landlords and contractors Candidates must confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible. Further requirements: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: * Current valid right to work in the UK * Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise) * A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £50) * Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position