About Cairn Housing Association

Cairn Housing Association are a housing association with almost 3,500 homes across 24 local authorities, making them one of Scotland’s most geographically diverse social landlords.

They were formed as an independent Scottish organisation in 1990. Prior to this, it had been the Scottish arm of the Royal British Legion Housing Association responsible for the housing and care of former armed forces personnel in sheltered housing. In 1991, they changed their name to Cairn Housing Association and expanded their offering to include affordable housing.

In addition to providing affordable rented housing, the organisation also provided a factoring service to more than 600 homeowners.

The organisation has offices in Edinburgh, Bellshill and Inverness.

Their Chief Executive Jason MacGilp has been with Cairn Housing Association since December 2011 and has 30 years’ experience in the housing sector. He is committed to the association’s core purpose of providing high quality homes and services to customers.

What is it like to work for Cairn Housing Association

Wellbeing

84% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

They have a number of wellbeing initiatives, including stress risk assessments and confidential counselling. They also regularly use the NHS ‘Fit for Work’ scheme that provides a practical plan for both the employee and the manager to work towards to alleviate stress.

84% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

My Team

89% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

The organisation focuses on a Wildly Important Goal (WIG) across the organisation. A team operates in each business area to identify how they can contribute to the achievement and success of the WIG. Ideas are encouraged from all team members in weekly WIG meetings.

89% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Fair Deal

81% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Cairn Housing Association have introduced annual awards. Both tenants and employees can nominate people for these awards and the nominations are judged by a panel of people selected from various departments and levels within the organisation. The award winners receive a trophy.

81% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Gym

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Health Insurance

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Long Service

50% of employees with more than 5 years' service