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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Community Assistant (Housing Association) jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 16 Community Assistant (Housing Association) jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Community Assistant (Housing Association) do?

  Tasks required include:

  • Creates friendly, secure atmosphere and tries to gain the trust and confidence of those in the home or under supervision.
  • Plans and participates in games and leisure activities to encourage emotional, social, physical and intellectual development.
  • Ensures that all material needs of residents are provided and endeavours to resolve any problems that they may have.
  • Ensures that students attend school regularly.
  • Manage the household (domestic duties).
  • May provide one-to-one counselling or group therapy.
  • Establishes and maintains contact with members of the neighbouring community and/or the residents’ family and friends.
  • Maintains contact and discusses problems/progress with other staff and social workers.
  • Keeps records and writes reports.

• What are the entry requirements for a Community Assistant (Housing Association)?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements. In most cases workers will hold or be working towards the appropriate qualification for the job. Entrants must typically be 18 years old and have experience of working in a care environment. Both Off and on-the-job training is available. A wide range of qualifications including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care are available. Background checks including an enhanced DBS check, CPR and first aid certifications are likely to be required.