Job Description

Salary: 30,559 to 33,366 pro rata, per annum

Grade/Band H

Vacancy Hours 24

Contract Type Permanent

Working hours Monday 10-00am-4.00pm Tuesday 12.00 -6.00pm Wednesday 10.00am-4.00pm Thursday 10.30am -4.30pm

Location: Derwent Lodge, Malton

Weekend Working No

The role is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the project's budgets, encompassing all operational activities such as cleaning, repairs, maintenance, and equipment contracts.


Ensuring that fixtures and fittings are maintained in excellent condition, with timely replacements as necessary, is a key priority. The post holder will review and update policies and procedures as required, maintaining and update staffing rota coverage for the project.

Key responsibilities include :

overseeing the management and maintenance of the building in close liaison with the often off-site Housing Team Leader to ensure smooth operations.


The role involves assisting with the resident intake process and liaising with support workers regarding any instances of unreasonable or unacceptable behaviour.



Collaboration with colleagues at Derwent Lodge and RDC is essential to provide consistent cover for annual leave, training, and sickness absences.


The post holder will also support and lead a range of projects aligned with the objectives of Derwent Lodge. Maintaining accurate housing records and databases for residents, including rent accounts, licences, and housing benefit information, is critical. The role requires ensuring risk assessments conducted by support workers are accessible and up-to-date. Monitoring rent accounts, petty cash, and other hostel budgets through comprehensive databases and spreadsheets is also part of the role.



The post holder will work alongside the Team Leader to maintain current records and ensure compliance with North Yorkshire Council contractual obligations by providing timely statistical returns.

Additional duties include:

providing weekly rent account reports to support workers, maintaining the caretaker list which covers IT systems, door entry, phone systems, water testing, and related equipment, and ensuring the CCTV system is fully operational. Coordination with police to provide CCTV footage when necessary forms part of the security responsibilities. The role also involves commissioning reports, conducting research and feasibility studies, and preparing business plans to support project development and continuous improvement initiatives and much more .





For further information about this role, please contact Helen Burrows via email on helen.burrows@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Total Rewards brochure

Key Dates

Closing Date: 29 June 2025



Interview Date: Friday 11th July



Venue for Interview Ryedale House





Postholders are subject to employment clearances to meet Baseline Personnel Security Standards (link) which includes identity, employment history, right to work, time spent abroad and unspent criminal record (basic DBS) vetting.





Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.





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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.





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Project Officer Derwent Lodge

Salary:

30,559 - 33,366

Posted:

12/06/2025

Closing date:

29/06/2025

Closing time:

23:59