Our Current Job Vacancies

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

5/7 days Sunday to Saturday

This role is based at Hewmar House, GCH’s exciting, new Young Persons Supported Accommodation scheme. Please note that this role forms part of a rota that covers 7-days per week, therefore weekend working is required regularly. This role is also not suitable for compressed hours. The scheme operates on a 24/7 staffed basis, however the hours for this role will only be required between 7:45am – 10:00pm. No night working is required.

Gloucestershire’s best place to work and Housing Heroes employer of the year? Yes, that’s us. Awarded for our inclusive culture and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion? That’s right. Shortlisted at National Healthy Housing Awards? Guilty.

The opportunity

It’s an exciting time for us as we have recently acquired a new homeless property to support young people aged 18-25 at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping.

Because of this, we’re now seeking a Support Worker –someone to support young people with multiple and complex needs, so they can articulate and achieve their aspirations and ambitions and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Within this role, you’ll deliver one to one key work sessions, groupwork and activities through the support model so that residents can access tailored solutions that meet their needs, wishes and aspirations. You’ll work creatively and effectively alongside young people to inspire and encourage them to develop their talents as they seek employment, volunteering, and training opportunities.

Ensuring young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community to sustain their journey when they move on, you’ll ensure their views, aspirations, concerns, and ideas are sought so they can play an active role in influencing the services they receive.

We’d like you to have…

• GCSE/NVQ Level 2 in relevant subjects, or equivalent expertise through relevant CPD training/experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people or adults at risk.
• Ability to work proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living.
• Experience of dealing effectively and proactively with clients, in difficult situations where it is not always possible to meet customer needs/wishes.
• Ability to use IT systems, including PCs, mobile phones, digital cameras and PDA’s, to gather, store and process information.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with a strong customer focus.
• The ability to give accurate and up to date advice, information, and support on a broad range of topics.
• The ability to understand the needs and perceptions of clients; handling difficult situations sensitively together with the ability to understand the needs of different client groups and individuals; including the ability to deal with complex mental health, substance abuse and violent behaviour.
• Knowledge of the principles of psychologically informed environments, trauma informed care and strengths-based support.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Why us?

You may have sensed that we’re not just any social housing provider. We look to do things differently to achieve our commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

We have strong community roots and an ambitious five-year strategy which we are refreshing right now. In the last year we have undergone significant change in our operating environment, regulatory framework and with the needs and expectations of customers and colleagues.

Closing date: 24th June 2025

Shortlisting will be carried out throughout the period of the advert and this closing date may be brought forward should we receive a large response from suitable candidates. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial Ms Teams informal conversation to determine next steps for a formal interview.

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Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week over 9 days a fortnight)

We’re all about work life balance, this role offers a 9 day working fortnight so you’ll get a day to yourself every other week – what more could you want?

Searching for a dynamic and flexible employer? Look no further than GCH. We trust our colleagues and empower them to deliver how it works best for our customers.

We’re now seeking an Assurance Officer – someone to deliver high-quality, efficient and professional performance & assurance reporting and insurance management which supports the organisation to retain a G1 rating.

You’ll support the delivery of the internal audit contract, including liaising with internal audit and services and communicate key information to ensure the effective delivery of the audit plan. You’ll lead on the coordination of follow up actions and support reporting of progress, undertaking an agreed programme of 2nd line assurance reviews across GCH.

With timely and appropriate internal and external communication of the Governance team’s work including related sector news, you’ll track and understand assurances across the organisation, drawing together key information for reporting to senior management, Audit and Risk Committee and Board and be responsible for ensuring adequate insurance provision for the organisation, management of claims, liaising with Insurance Brokers and Insurance Companies.

You’ll ensure that Data Protection compliance is proactively prioritised across the organisation and resourced appropriately to ensure key delivery which minimises organisational risks and take the lead in ensuring subject access requests are appropriately supported including end to end meeting administration support.

We’d like you to have…

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Experience of report writing and presentation to Executive Leadership Teams and Governing bodies.
• Experience of Data Protection and Compliance work.
• Have experience in Social Housing Regulation and compliance, or similar regulated environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of insurance cover, claims procedures and renewal of policies.
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• The ability to influence others through negotiation, advice, and persuasion.

Closing Date:

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, wev Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!

At our new and exciting young person’s supported housing property we are required to be agile to meet the changing and evolving needs on a day-to-day basis for the scheme. We therefore need to be able to adapt the exact staffing levels required and are seeking casual zero hours workers to support us in meeting the fluctuating demands of the service.

Hours offered will vary on a week-by-week basis across a range of shifts that may be any time between the hours 8am-10pm, 7 days a week across the team.

The opportunity

It’s an exciting time for us as we have recently acquired a new homeless property to support young people aged 18-25 at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping.

A great opportunity to develop your skills, work varying hours around your other commitments and perhaps build your career in Supported Housing, as aCasual Relief Support Worker you will support young people with multiple and complex needs, so they can articulate and achieve their aspirations and ambitions and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Within this role, you’ll deliver one to one key work sessions, groupwork and activities through the support model so that residents can access tailored solutions that meet their needs, wishes and aspirations. You’ll work creatively and effectively alongside young people to inspire and encourage them to develop their talents as they seek employment, volunteering, and training opportunities.

Ensuring young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community to sustain their journey when they move on, you’ll ensure their views, aspirations, concerns, and ideas are sought so they can play an active role in influencing the services they receive.

We’d like you to have…

• Proactively support young people with multiple and complex needs in enabling them to achieve independent living.
• Experience of dealing effectively and proactively with customers, in difficult situations where it is not always possible to meet customer needs/wishes.
• Ability to use IT systems, including PCs, mobile phones, digital cameras and PDA’s, to gather, store and process information.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with a strong customer focus.
• The ability to give accurate and up to date advice, information, and support on a broad range of topics.
• The ability to understand the needs and perceptions of clients; handling difficult situations sensitively together with the ability to understand the needs of different client groups and individuals; including the ability to deal with complex mental health, substance abuse and violent behaviour.
• Knowledge of the principles of psychologically informed environments, trauma informed care and strengths-based support or a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

GCH is under no obligation to offer work, or to provide a minimum number of hours of work each day or week as part of a Casual Relief Worker agreement. Workers will also have the right to refuse work offered.

Why us?

You may have sensed that we’re not just any social housing provider. We look to do things differently to achieve our commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

We have strong community roots and an ambitious five-year strategy which we are refreshing right now. In the last year we have undergone significant change in our operating environment, regulatory framework and with the needs and expectations of customers and colleagues.

Application Information

For more information on the role accountabilities and skills required, please check out the job description

We’re interested to know about you, your skills and knowledge, and your motivations and how these align with our vision and values. To demonstrate this, please provide a CV and Personal Supporting Statement.

If you have any questions in relation to the Casual Relief Worker contract or any other elements of this opportunity, please contact us on Michelle White on 07984-289876

Closing date: 1st July 2025. 

Shortlisting will be carried out throughout the period of the advert and this closing date may be brought forward should we receive a large response from suitable candidates.

37 hours per week

At GCH, we’re more than just a housing provider — we’re a people-first organisation committed to making a real difference in our community. We value collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation and you’ll be empowered to grow, contribute meaningfully, and help shape a better future for residents across Gloucestershire.

We are now seeking a Handyperson – someone to provide a professional and effective facilities and service, including the cleaning, decoration and maintenance of vacant rooms, maintenance of internal & external communal areas and carrying out minor repairs, reporting any repairs identified and liaising with GCH’s Homeless Accommodation Officers on any Customer anti-social behaviour and safeguarding concerns.

You’ll ensure rooms are made available to re-let within 36 hours through proactive services, undertake environmental work in gardens where applicable, including strimming, mowing lawns, weeding, and trimming, ensure recycling and general waste areas are kept clean and managed and test the fire alarm and water systems weekly in all our Homeless schemes and record this appropriately and conclude monthly flushing of our water systems and record this on a spreadsheet each month.

Liaising closely with our Voids, Homeless and Estates Team and attending all training required, wearing any protective equipment supplied whilst working on site, you’ll ensure all equipment is regularly checked, then returned and stored safely & securely at the end of the working day and that our homeless properties comply with current and future legislation and that it adheres to GCH policies and procedures to ensure that our statutory Health and Safety requirements are met.

We’d like you to…

• Have experience of decorating and cleaning domestic properties, including knowledge and experience of providing minor repairs and maintenance.
• Have experience of using IT systems, including PC’s, mobile phones, digital cameras to gather, store and process information with an understanding of the benefits of IT to monitor and enhance service delivery.
• Have experience of keeping accurate records on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
• Have experience of testing fire alarms systems
• Have experience Legionella and importance of water testing and flushing to required legislation.
• Have experience of using power tools and garden equipment.
• Be able to work as part of a team taking responsibility of good communication with team members and a positive approach to solving problems
• Have good understanding of Health and Safety law, practices, and compliance requirements as they relate to temporary accommodation.

You must have a Full UK Driving License. Access to a company vehicle will be provided during working hours.

Closing Date: 10th July 2025. 

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!

2 Year Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Looking for a fresh challenge? At GCH you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that puts people first — whether that’s the customers we serve or the colleagues we work alongside. If you want to build a career you can be proud of, with an organisation that values your work each day, GCH is the place to be.

We’re now seeking a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice to support the delivery of high-quality maintenance, repairs, and installations across the social housing property portfolio.

You’ll develop practical skills across multiple trades, assist experienced tradespeople, and contribute to maintaining safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes for customers. The role involves working in occupied and unoccupied properties, adhering to Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and GCH’s policies and procedures, and providing excellent customer service.

Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas to a high standard of safety and cleanliness, you’ll assist with diagnosing repair issues and escalating complex problems to senior staff. You’ll attend training sessions and workshops to learn trade skills, safety practices, and company procedures and communicate professionally with customers, contractors, and colleagues, providing excellent customer care.

We’d like you to…

• Have a genuine interest in a career in property maintenance/trades within a social housing environment.
• Be committed to following Health & Safety regulations and working according to good practice.
• Be IT literate, with experience working with electronic devices, PDA, tablets, and computers.
• Be able to follow instructions and learn new tasks in order to contribute to delivering a high-quality customer focussed service.
• Have basic problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and use own initiative where needed.
• Be reliable, punctual, resilient with a positive attitude.
• Have excellent communication and listening skills.
• Have the ability and willingness to work in variety of working environments and conditions.

Closing Date: 15th July 2025. 

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!