ForHousing

To provide safe, well maintained homes and deliver customer focused, equitable and efficient services
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http://www.forhousing.co.uk

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ForHousing, established in 2008, is a dynamic organisation that prides itself on impacting positively on the lives of its social housing tenants. Originally known as City West Housing Trust, the organisation manages over 24,000 homes across the North West, with an unwavering commitment to delivering customer-focused, efficient, and equitable services.

Its approach is underpinned by its values and behaviours, aptly encapsulated in the acronym HEART, symbolising its dedication to excellent customer care. ForHousing's inclusive and agile culture is not merely rhetoric; it's a lived reality for its employees. It promotes a flexible work environment, allowing staff to maintain work-life balance without compromising their productivity or commitment to the organisation's values.

At ForHousing, learning and development are not afterthoughts, but integral parts of the organisational fabric. It fosters a culture of continuous learning, offering myriad opportunities for staff to grow, acquire new skills, and share knowledge. Its strategy, shaped by extensive consultation with tenants, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, is a testament to its commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. This strategy is vividly communicated through various platforms, including colleague intranets, visual screensavers, and digital screen visuals.

Communication at ForHousing is key, with a plethora of platforms such as email, intranet, and Viva Engage used to foster collaboration. Regular pulse surveys ensure continuous feedback, and newly established colleague networking groups like EDI EG, Race Inclusion Network, and Access provide additional avenues for engagement and communication.

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My Team

81% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

ForHousing holds regular webinars with open Q&A sessions, and also have various staff groups across the organisation. It also covers the cost of lunch once a month to help and does a hog roast lunch around Christmas time as well as other festive events. It further has Viva Engage to connect colleagues across the organisation.
Fair Deal

57% of staff agreed

I am paid fairly for the work I do relative to people in similar positions in similar organisations

Through the STAR platform, real-time, multi-directional reward and recognition is available anytime anywhere. Colleagues can recognise one another via STAR platform any time, offering both monetary and non-monetary recognition options: eCards, Nominations, and Instant Awards. The social 'Wall of Fame' offers recognition, allowing others to comment and join in on recognition moments.
Giving Something Back

78% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Through its GIFT (Get Involved Find Time) programme, a network of volunteers work across the organisation to engage colleagues with volunteering activities in the communities and to lead on fund raising initiatives for its spotlight charity.
My Team
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81% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

ForHousing holds regular webinars with open Q&A sessions, and also have various staff groups across the organisation. It also covers the cost of lunch once a month to help and does a hog roast lunch around Christmas time as well as other festive events. It further has Viva Engage to connect colleagues across the organisation.
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57% of staff agreed

I am paid fairly for the work I do relative to people in similar positions in similar organisations

Through the STAR platform, real-time, multi-directional reward and recognition is available anytime anywhere. Colleagues can recognise one another via STAR platform any time, offering both monetary and non-monetary recognition options: eCards, Nominations, and Instant Awards. The social 'Wall of Fame' offers recognition, allowing others to comment and join in on recognition moments.
My Team
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81% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

ForHousing holds regular webinars with open Q&A sessions, and also have various staff groups across the organisation. It also covers the cost of lunch once a month to help and does a hog roast lunch around Christmas time as well as other festive events. It further has Viva Engage to connect colleagues across the organisation.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
City West Housing Trust was formed in 2008
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
43
Employee average age
43% : 57%
Male : Female employee ratio
45%
Employees earning £35k+
13%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...
My colleagues come first. If we take care of each other, we will take care of our tenants. Our collective success depends on us all. Our people work hard every day to deliver for our tenants. Without them we would not be able to meet our objectives. Our aim is to ensure we all thrive and grow in a positive environment.

Mike Parkin, Chief Executive Officer - ForHousing

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