Why work at Canopy?
Here at Canopy, we believe people are at their most productive when they have a good work life balance. That’s why we offer:
- 28 days holiday per year (pro rata) rising to 33 days after five years, plus bank holidays
- The ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Flexible working from day one
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Company pension scheme, with a 5% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and support to help you do your job well and learn new skills
- Trips and social events throughout the year
- Casual dress in the workplace
We also believe people are at their best when they work in a supportive environment, doing something they care about. That is why we assess candidates using our four Canopy Cornerstones:
- Clients – Do you have a passion for improving people’s lives?
- Colleagues – Do you care about the people you work with, supporting them and treating them with respect?
- Competence – Do you care about doing a job well and learning how to do it better?
- Canopy – Do you care about Canopy’s core values – homelessness, communities, and climate change?
Canopy is an equal opportunities employer that values lived experience, potential, and positivity as well as formal qualifications. We are a Mindful Employer, offering easy access to information and support for staff who experience stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.
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Current Vacancies
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Assistant Properties Workers x 3
Starting salary £27,000 with the potential to progress into a more senior role at £30,000-£32,000 within twelve months. Part time/flexible working will be considered but we ask all properties workers to be available at least four days per week. Advertised salary based on a 37.5-hour working week.
We are seeking up to three new Assistant Properties Workers to help us develop warm, sustainable homes alongside volunteers and tenants. It’s a very special, specific role at Canopy… part eco-builder, part teacher, part support worker, so full on-the-job training is provided for all successful applicants.
You’ll work with a range of people from different backgrounds, supporting them and training them in construction skills. You’ll be using innovative construction methods and materials to help tackle climate change. You’ll also get to work with and train homeless people as they help renovate their future homes.
You’ll need to have work experience in a building related trade OR experience of supervising and/or training vulnerable people and/or those with disabilities.
In return, we offer full on-the-job training, a supportive environment, a rewarding career, flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.
The job is currently based around Leeds and is on-site and office-based. Opportunities to work from home are very limited in this role.
All posts will require an enhanced DBS check and applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We particularly welcome applicants from women who are currently underrepresented in the construction industry.
We will be hosting an open day at one of our sites for anyone who would like to find out more about the roles. This will be on Wednesday 16 October 2024 between 10am and 1pm. Please email jobs@canopyhousing.org for more information or to append a CV to your application.
Closing date: 27 October 2024
Interviews will be on 19 or 20 November 2024.
No Agencies.
Application Form (Word)
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New Board Members
We have an eleven-strong Board at present, but have ring-fenced vacancies for:
- Canopy tenants, former tenants of Canopy, or people who live in social housing owned or run by similar organisations in Leeds
- Canopy volunteers, or people who have volunteered on site with Canopy in the past.
If you are interested in observing our Board at work with a view to joining, please contact our Chief Executive, David Nugent.
You can find out more about our Board here, then if you’re interested, please get in touch.
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