Work Experience - Under 16s - Leigh

Work Experience - Under 16s - Leigh

Number of Positions: 1Salary: 0Working Hours: 0Location: LeighJob Category: Development & PeopleRegion / Division: Leigh and/or Ashton Under-LyneBusiness Unit: People Team/HR

Have you heard the term Social Housing Provider and wondered what that was?

Does someone you know work for Jigsaw Homes Group and you have no idea what that might involve?

Well why not apply to join us for work experience to find out!

Jigsaw Homes Group are one of the largest housing groups in England with more than 37,500 homes across the North West and East Midlands. Jigsaw Homes Group creates new and exciting opportunities for tenants and customers.

We provide quality, low-cost housing and play a wider role in making sure our residents thrive in their homes and benefit from living in healthy, sustainable communities.

We also provide a lot of other types of housing such a Supported living projects, Housing for over 55’s and Extra Care schemes for those with more complex needs, such as dementia.

We are well placed to respond to challenges including welfare reform, poverty and social exclusion and are committed to tackling the housing crisis and homelessness by building more affordable homes for people to rent and buy.

As a sector leader, we will also innovate and inspire, driving technology and efficiency through new products and services. We strive to be a top housing provider and an employer of choice.

We have a whole vast array of departments to welcome you for your work experience!

When you join us for a week we’ll ensure you spend time in several departments experiencing what each department does.

Please note, we cannot offer work experience with any of our tradespeople or Grounds Maintenance team to anyone under the age of 16 due to Health & Safety.

Please complete your application below along with our screening questions and you will receive a call to discuss your placement in due course !

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