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Property Maintenance Officer

We know that doing housing well is key to our approach. For all of us, having a safe space that feels like home is an essential foundation for lasting stability in our lives. How can anyone be expected to turn their lives around, from chaos to stability, if they do not have a home to go back to at the end of each day?

We have over 100 properties to manage, so we need Property Maintenance Officers to play a vital role in our mission to provide secure, dignified housing. In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of our residents by maintaining and enhancing our supported housing properties. You will uphold standards and create environments that foster a sense of home and belonging.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time and flexible working options are available)
Location: Various across the North East
Salary: £30,150 to £35,400 pro rata depending on experience

Application Closing Date: Qualified candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.

Download the full Recruitment Pack here to find more information and you can submit an application here. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further then please contact: recruitment@handcrafted.org.uk

 

Trustee

Trustees play a vital role in guiding and shaping the future of our organisation, ensuring that we continue to fulfil our purpose and make a positive impact in the North-East of England. 

We’re looking for people who are committed to our cause, who possess diverse skills and experience, and who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of governance and ethical conduct. Whether you have previous Trustee experience or are considering this role for the first time, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our vision and values.

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to dan@handcrafted.org.uk noting which position you are applying for, i.e. trustee or Vice Chair.

Download the full Recruitment Pack here to find more information. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further then please contact: dan@handcrafted.org.uk

Please check back here for future opportunities or follow us on our social channels to stay updated.

Each year, we also welcome new Graduate Trainees to our team - a great opportunity for recent university leavers looking to kick-start their careers. Applications typically open in May, so keep an eye out for your chance to join us!

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Testimonials

I have referred a number of offenders to Handcrafted.  The offenders can attend the project several times per week if they wish to, if not daily. This means that they have some where to go and something constructive to do with their time. They can learn new skills or continue to develop skills they already have. They are given the opportunity to try projects they would probably never have considered themselves able to do.

They all take great pride in the items they produce and some have expressed interest in forming their own small businesses on the back of the skills they have learned.

Most of my offenders have then begun to work on their own projects outside of Handcrafted, for example, one produced a bench for a new nature reserve. The offender stated that he feels he has left a legacy for other people to benefit from. Again, this gives them something constructive to do with their time, gives them a sense of pride and self worth. All of this is extremely positive for the offender and helps to deter from further offending.

Lesley G, Durham Constabulary

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