About Queens Cross Housing Association

Queens Cross Housing Association are a community-based provider of social housing, housing support and social regeneration services to the diverse community in the north-west of Glasgow.

They provide nearly 4,300 homes in the area, with properties including multi-storey flats, deck access properties and tenements. Their Older People's Service provides nearly 500 homes for older people in the community.

In addition, their Council for Homeless Young People (CHYP) project provides supported accommodation for 13 young people aged 16 to 21 years, and their Fire Station Project supports up to 40 vulnerable young adults.

They have an inclusive approach to business planning, with employees involved at the planning stage through the use of briefing and 'pop up' sessions that allowed staff to contribute to the development of the most recent business plan. In total, 165 employees attended a briefing session and 59 employees attended a 'pop up' session.

What is it like to work for Queens Cross Housing Association

Personal Growth

72% of staff disagreed:

I am bored with the work I do

They have a programme of e-learning, which enables employees to undertake various types of training at a time and place most suitable to them. This is particularly useful for shift employees who work 24/7 and employees on non-traditional work patterns.

72% of staff disagreed:

I am bored with the work I do

Giving Something Back

86% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

They run a range of initiatives through their social regeneration section, including community gardens, youth clubs, digital inclusion and events to integrate communities from different backgrounds. A gala day is held for local people that offers free access to funfair rides, sports activities and health initiatives.

86% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Fair Deal

68% of staff agreed:

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

They have a thank you section on their company intranet for day-to-day thanks. One-off events are celebrated with spontaneous awards that are approved by line managers. Winners of spontaneous awards receive vouchers to the value of £40 with presentations being made at team meetings.

68% 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:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme to all staff or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Long Service

50% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative