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Event: Jumble Sale at Phoenix Hall | 20 March 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 11-March 2010

JUMBLE SALE ON SAT 20th MARCH FROM 10.30 TILL 1.30 AT PHOENIX HALL, TOWPATH CLOSE B9-4QA, PHONE 0121-753-1780, PHONE 07590446783. REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS, ALL THE FAMILY WELCOME. COME ALONG AND GRAB A BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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CARETAKER / CLEANER - WOODLANDS PARK HALL | 12 hours / �69.60 per week | | closing date: 22 March 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 11-March 2010

BOURNVILLE TENANTS LIMITED are looking for a caretaker / cleaner to oversee the running and development of Woodlands Park Hall. Closing date: 22 March.
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ASSISTANT HOUSING OFFICER | Full Time - Grade 4 | closing date: 19 March 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 05-March 2010

A job vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Housing Officer who will work within the Housing Management team based at our Bournville Area Office, providing general support to the Housing Officer and Housing Management Team and to assist in all aspects of Housing Management. Closing date: 19 March.
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Weoley Hill Village News - Spring 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 01 March 2010

The 'Weoley Hill Village News� is published by Weoley Hill Village Council as a means of keeping you up-to-date with local news and information in your community.
Community News >

PAINTER / DECORATOR / FINISHER, Salary: �9.44 per hour plus productive bonus, 39 hours per week | closing date: 12 March 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 01-March 2010

We are seeking to appoint two experienced painter / decorators / wall finishers, (plaster / tilers) to join our existing team for external and internal decorations. Closing date: 12 March.
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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR, PART TIME 25 HOURS (Monday � Friday) - Salary: �16,665 - �18,139 (pro rata) | closing date: 26 February 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 11 February 2010

You will responsible for the accurate processing of weekly and monthly payroll and providing general HR admin support when required We are looking for a highly efficient administrator with excellent numeracy skills and the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines. Closing date: 11 February.
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Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 01 February 2010

Cadbury - The Debate
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TEMPORARY RESIDENT INVOLVEMENT OFFICER (TELFORD), (FIXED TERM 6 MONTH CONTRACT) - Salary: �27,446 - �28,226 | closing date: 11 February 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 01 February 2010

You will be assisting the Head of Shropshire Housing and Development in facilitating residents and leaseholders� involvement at Lightmoor, Lawley and the rest of Telford. Establishing community partnerships with multi-agencies and developing engagement strategies with the overall aim of improving quality of life and sustainable communities. Closing date: 11 February.
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Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 25 January 2010

Cadbury - The Debate
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HOUSING OFFICER - TELFORD TOWN CENTRE - Salary: circa �25k | closing date: 04 February 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 23 January 2010

Assisting the Shropshire Area Manager and providing general support to the Housing Management team in recovery of rental income, you will monitor rent arrears, prepare matters for court action, attend court hearings and carry out administration duties as requested. You will also attend evictions, have overall responsibility for former tenant arrears and deal with housing benefit overpayment requests. Closing date: 04 February.
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Make sure you�re correctly licensed, Bournville residents urged

Bournville Village Trust — 22 January 2010

Did you know that you can be fined up to �1,000 if you are caught watching TV without a licence? TV Licensing is working hard with local organisations in Bournville to ensure that people are aware of the circumstances when they have a legal responsibility to have a TV Licence. Put simply, you need to be covered by a valid TV Licence to receive or record television programmes as they are being broadcast. This is the case whether you are receiving the programmes via TV or any other device, such as a mobile phone or a PC.
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ADMINISTRATOR � ESTATE MANAGEMENT - Salary: �16,665 - �18,139 FULL TIME | closing date: 29 January 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 18 January 2010

You will be providing secretarial and administration support to the department. Closing date: 29 January 2010.
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR - ESTATE MANAGEMENT - Salary: �20,381 - �22,080 FULL TIME | closing date: 29 January 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 18 January 2010

You will be managing a small team of administrators ensuring that the admin support runs efficiently and effectively. You will also be providing day to day secretarial / admin support to the Director of Estates. Closing date: 29 January 2010.
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TEMPORARY CATERING ASSISTANT - Salary: �6.10 per hour, 18.25 hours per week, Maternity Leave Cover (9 Months) | closing date: 15 January 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 04 January 2010

Bournville Village Trust is looking for a Catering Assistant located at Sellywood House Nursing home, a 44 bed dual registered home. The job involves the safe preparation of nutritious and tasty menus for all elderly residents, including the preparation of special diets e.g. diabetic, soft. You will assist in the preparation and serving of food and maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen. Closing date: 15 January 2010.
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NURSES AND RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS INCLUDING NIGHT STAFF (DAYS / NIGHTS) | closing date: 05 February 2010

Bournville Village Trust — 04 January 2010

Sellywood house is a 44 bed dual registered home for frail elderly people located in Bournville. Our aim is to deliver excellent care to residents with a range of physical and mental health problems, including dementia. We are looking to recruit for the following Permanent posts: Nurse Team Leader 30 hr (days), Nurse Team Leader 20 hr (days), Resident Support Worker 16 hr (days), Resident Support Worker 20 hr (days), Resident Support Worker 22.5 hr (nights), Resident Support Worker 33.75 hr (nights), Closing date: 05 February 2010.
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HOUSING OFFICER (TELFORD) - Salary: circa �25,000 Full Time | closing date: 24 December 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 12 December 2009

A full time vacancy has arisen for a Housing Officer based at the Telford Area Office, assisting the Shropshire Area Manager and providing general support to the Housing Management team in all aspects of Housing Management. You will be responsible for monitoring rent arrears, preparing matters for court action, attending court hearings and administration duties as requested. You will also attend evictions, have overall responsibility for former tenant arrears and deal with housing benefit overpayment requests. Closing date: 24 December 2009.
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ADMIN ASSISTANT TELFORD - Salary: circa �15,000 | closing date: 24 December 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 12 December 2009

A full time vacancy has arisen at Courtside House, Telford for an Administration Assistant. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive clerical and administrative service for the department. Closing date: 24 December 2009.
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ADMIN ASSISTANT LETTINGS - Salary: �14,319 - �15,473 | closing date: 18 December 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 09 December 2009

A full time vacancy exists for an adaptable Administration Assistant to work in the Lettings Section within our Shenley Office. Full training will be given to the successful applicant. Closing date: 18 December 2009.
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Outlook Newsletter - Autumn 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 01 December 2009

Residents newsletter for all BVT homes.
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CARE HOME VACANCY � FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY, Salary: �7.17 per hour | closing date: 26 November 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 15 November 2009

A part-time vacancy exists with our Redditch Road care home for a female night Care and Support Worker to work 2 shifts per week from 10:00pm to 07:30am. Closing date: 26 November 2009.
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Weoley Hill Village News - Summer 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 10 November 2009

The 'Weoley Hill Village News� is published by Weoley Hill Village Council as a means of keeping you up-to-date with local news and information in your community.
Community News >

CENTRAL CONTROL OPERATOR - NIGHTS, 10.30pm - 8.30am, Part time 30 hours per week, Salary: �7.65 per hour | CLOSING DATE: 19 November 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 09 November 2009

A part time vacancy exists within Supported Housing for a Central Control Operator. The overall purpose of the job is to: operate the emergency alarm system, ensuring the safety and security of tenants linked to the service; provide a responsive out of hours repair reporting service, in line with prescribed procedures.
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Bournville Village Trust Resident Census 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 06 November 2009

Over the next few weeks we will be asking our residents to complete our Resident Census in order to learn more about the people living in our community and gain an understanding of their individual needs. Resident Census 2009 >

RGN/RMN TEAM LEADER - Sellywood House, 30 hours per week, Salary: �12.83 per hour | CLOSING DATE: 27 November 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 06 November 2009

We are seeking an RGN/RMN who shares our philosophy of care. This is a permanent post of 30 hours per week on a rota basis including week-end working. Good working conditions and opportunity to develop skills. Closing date: 27 November 2009.
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CENTRAL CONTROL OPERATOR, Part time (64 hours over a four week rota), Salary: �7.65 per hour | CLOSING DATE: 09 November 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 04 November 2009

Community Fun Day - Phoenix Hall

Bournville Village Trust — 09 October 2009

Lots to do: Raffles - win a Ferrari F355 Berlinetta drive or a meal for two and arrive in a chauffeur driven Bentley GT. Face painting, stalls, bouncey castle, explore a police car, tombola and much much more. See you there !! Poster >

Housing Lists

Bournville Village Trust — 02 October 2009

Open housing lists: Sheltered housing only. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OTHER WAITING LISTS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO HUGE DEMAND. FOLLOWING OUR RECENT REVIEW THE WAITING LISTS WILL NEXT BE REVIEWED IN 2010. Tenant Information >

National Tenant Voice

Bournville Village Trust — 25 September 2009

National Tenant Voice is a new organisation for tenants of housing associations, housing co-ops and local authorities (including ALMOs) in England. It is being set up to give tenants a voice, influence and expertise at national level. Tenant Information >

Design Guide 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 25 September 2009

The Bournville Estate Design Guide, published by the Trust, first appeared in 1985 and has been updated most recently in 2009 to provide valuable guidance on the more frequent types of alterations and extensions which residents are likely to consider. However, it is impossible for the Guide to comment upon every eventuality. Resident Information >

Your views please | Community Development Strategy - Bournville Village Trust

Bournville Village Trust — 17 September 2009

We would like to hear your comments on our Community Development Strategy. There is a two month consultation period for residents to give their views.
Community Strategy Consulation >

STEWARDSHIP OFFICER - TELFORD, Full Time 37 HOURS, Salary: �22,000 - �24,500 | closing date: 25 September 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 10 September 2009

This opportunity entails working with the Head of Shropshire Housing and Development in providing a competent Estates service, which includes development control and effective Stewardship Management at Ironstone and to assist at the Lightmoor Development when appropriate.
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CARE HELPLINE MANAGER, Full Time 37 HOURS, Salary: �25,000 - �28,000, | closing date: 18 September 2009, interviews: Monday 5 October 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 2 September 2009

This is a unique opportunity for a highly organised and experienced Manager with excellent team management and problem solving skills. You will manage a small team providing a helpline service for elderly and vulnerable clients, which includes a small team of carers to go out in emergencies. Closing date: 18 September 2009, Interviews: Monday 5 October 2009.
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HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR, Part-Time 32.5 HOURS (Monday � Friday), Salary: Scale 5 | closing date: 11 September 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 28 August 2009

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly efficient and organised person with excellent team working skills and the ability to multi-task. This is a varied role providing support to the HR team on various tasks such as administration for recruitment, training and maintaining HR databases. Closing date: 11 September 2009.
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What's On At Our Community Halls? - Bournville Village Trust

Bournville Village Trust — 27 August 2009

See What's On At Our Community Halls: WOODLANDS PARK HALL, SHENLEY GREEN CENTRE, DAME ELIZABETH HALL, WEOLEY HILL VILLAGE HALL and THE PHOENIX HALL.
Community Hall Activities >

Newsrelease Archive 2009 - Bournville Village Trust

Bournville Village Trust — 23 August 2009

Catch up on all the news release stories from Bournville Village Trust for 2009.
News Archive 2009 >

HOUSEKEEPER, Salary: �6.10 per hour, 17.5 hours per week | closing date: 03 September 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 23 August 2009

part time vacancy exists within Supported Housing for a Housekeeper at Christopher Taylor Court. The hours will be Monday � Friday from 1pm until 4:30pm. Closing date: 03 September 2009. The overall purpose of the job is: to provide a comprehensive cleaning service at the Trusts sheltered housing scheme, in accordance with Health & Safety recommendations, and to assist in general duties in the absence of the Community Support Manager; and all key tasks to be allocated as appropriate by line manager.
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The Community Team - Bournville Village Trust

Bournville Village Trust — 19 August 2009

The Bournville Village Trust Community Team is dedicated to delivering a wide variety of activities, engagement and involvement opportunities for all residents living within the Bournville Estates and surrounding areas. Current activities include .... Want to become involved? Contact us ....
The Community Team >

Your Views are Important to us! - Bournville Village Trust

Bournville Village Trust — 19 August 2009

Please take a few minutes to let us know your views and be entered in a prize draw for a �30 Gift Voucher.
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Community Newsletters - Bournville Village Trust

Bournville Village Trust — 19 August 2009

Editions: June 2009, March 2009 - available online now!
Community Newsletters >

Funding for Tenants Projects - Bournville Village Trust

Bournville Village Trust — 13 August 2009

Bournville Village Trust is committed to improving the quality of life for people living in communities. Funding is available to support residents projects that benefit your community. Residents manage this budget and it is tenants that decide whether to award funding or not. The Trust has now extended project funding to all BVT residents.
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MULTI SKILLED OPERATIVE VACANCY, Salary: �9.44 per hour | closing date: 20 August 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 06 August 2009

As one of the leading Housing Associations in the West Midlands, Bournville Village Trust manages the world famous village that bears its name. To maintain high standards our Propertycare division is seeking to employ a Multi-skilled operative, mainly carpentry based, to assist the Head of Contracting Services and the supervisors of Bournville Propertycare Services to carry out the efficient maintenance of properties on the Bournville Estate. Closing date: 20 August 2009.
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Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 29 July 2009

TSA Local Conversation
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CARE HOME VACANCY � FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY, Salary: �7.29 per hour | closing date: 31 July 2009 @ 17:00

Bournville Village Trust — 21 July 2009

A part-time vacancy exists with our Redditch Road care home for a female night Care and Support Worker to work 2 shifts per week from 10:00pm to 07:30am. Closing date: 31 July 2009 @ 17:00.
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The Transfer Waiting List is Now Closed

Bournville Village Trust — 30 June 2009

Tenant Information >

HEAD COOK, Sellywood House, 32.5 hours per week | Salary: �18,000 pro-rata | closing date: 02 July 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 20 June 2009

Bournville Village Trust is looking for an experienced Head Cook who will be responsible for managing the smooth running of the kitchen within the allocated budget at Sellywood House Nursing home, a 44 bed dual registered home. The job requires the provision of nutritious and tasty menus for all elderly residents, including the provision of special diets e.g. diabetic, soft. You will be responsible for ensuring the kitchen is fully staffed at all times and undertake some line management duties. Closing date: 2 July 2009.
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Annual Report Overview 2008

Bournville Village Trust — 17 June 2009

One of the things we celebrate at Bournville Village Trust is our rich history. We were founded over a hundred years ago by George Cadbury whose vision, drive and commitment established a successful, balanced, mixed community in a model village.
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Annual Report and Accounts 2008

Bournville Village Trust — 17 June 2009

Weoley Hill Village News - Summer 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 19 May 2009

The 'Weoley Hill Village News� is published by Weoley Hill Village Council as a means of keeping you up-to-date with local news and information in your community.
Community News >

CLEANER � ESTATE OFFICE - Part-time position: 10 hours per week (5:00 � 7:00pm, Mon � Fri) | Salary: �6.01 per hour | closing date: 02 June 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 18 May 2009

A vacancy exists for a part-time Cleaner at the Estate Office, Oak Tree Lane, Bournville to work from 5:00pm until 7:00pm 5 days a week Monday � Friday. The overall purpose of the job is to provide a comprehensive cleaning service for the office premises in accordance with Health & Safety recommendations. Closing date: 2 June 2009.
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CLEANER/GENERAL ASSISTANT | ESTATE OFFICE - Part-time position: 10 hours per week (5:00 � 7:00pm, Mon � Fri) | Salary: �8.31 per hour | closing date: 02 June 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 18 May 2009

A vacancy exists for a part-time Cleaner/General Assistant at the Estate Office, Oak Tree Lane, Bournville to work from 5:00pm until 7:00pm 5 days a week Monday � Friday. The overall purpose of the job is to be responsible for the security of the building and to provide a comprehensive cleaning service for the office premises and surrounding area in accordance with Health & Safety recommendations. Closing date: 2 June 2009.
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CLEANER/GENERAL ASSISTANT | ESTATE OFFICE - Part-time position: 10 hours per week (7:30 � 9:30am, Mon � Fri) | Salary: �8.31 per hour | closing date: 02 June 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 18 May 2009

A vacancy exists for a part-time Cleaner/General Assistant at the Estate Office, Oak Tree Lane, Bournville to work from 7:30am until 9:30am 5 days a week Monday � Friday. The overall purpose of the job is to be responsible for the security of the building and to provide a comprehensive cleaning service for the office premises and surrounding area in accordance with Health & Safety recommendations. Closing date: 2 June 2009.
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Tenant Services Authority Regulatory Judgement

Bournville Village Trust — 16 May 2009

The Tenant Services Authority (TSA) has prepared this report to set out its overall assessment of the association�s compliance with the regulatory framework for registered social landlords (RSLs). These requirements are set out in the Regulatory Code and Guidance established by the Housing Corporation which will remain in place until new standards are determined by TSA.
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Bournville Village Trust Resident Census 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 06 May 2009

The Resident Census should only take about 25 minutes to complete and asks for information about you and your household, including your contact details and any special needs you might have. Resident Census 2009 >

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, TELFORD - Fixed term contract � 6 months, �13 � 14,000 per annum | closing date: 07 May 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 22 April 2009

A vacancy has arisen within our Shropshire Housing Department for an Administrative Assistant. The job has a brief to ensure that general clerical support is given to the Shropshire Housing Department. Closing date: 7 May 2009.
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IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICER, Full Time � Salary: �25,000 per annum, Essential Car User | closing date: 07 May 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 22 April 2009

The Financial Services Department needs to recruit an I.T. Technical Support Officer; to help provide the day-to-day support, for our Computer Network Systems and Desktop Computers. The overall purpose of the job is to maintain the smooth and efficient operation of our computer systems (servers, network and PC stock); by providing a pro-active technical support and Help Desk service to all customers of the I.T. Service Desk. Closing date: 7 May 2009.
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One Bedroom General Purpose Housing List Closed

Bournville Village Trust — 17 April 2009

Following a huge demand for applications the following lists only are open: sheltered housing and one bedroom bungalows. All other lists remain closed but will be reviewed again in 2010. Tenant Information >

New and Updated Organisational Structure 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 17 April 2009

An updated organisational chart has been issued - April 2009.
Organisational Structure (PDF) >

CARETAKER � PHOENIX HALL, BORDESLEY VILLAGE - Part-time 10 hours per week (job share) | closing date: 1 May 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 1 May 2009

A vacancy exists within Community Services for a part-time Caretaker at Phoenix Hall, Bordesley Village. The overall purpose of the job is to provide a comprehensive caretaking and cleaning service in accordance with Health and Safety recommendations. The ideal candidate will need to have a flexible approach to working hours, and good communication skills. Closing date: 1 May 2009.
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Some Housing Lists Re-open from 07 April 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 09 April 2009

With effect from 7th April 2009, The following lists are open: sheltered housing, one bedroom bungalows and one bedroom general purpose housing. All other lists remain closed but will be reviewed again in 2010. Tenant Information >

Payzone Withdrawal - May 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 03 April 2009

With effect from the end of May 2009, allpay cards will not be accepted at Payzone outlets Tenant Information >

SeeMyData System Is Now Available for All Residents (Tenants and Homeowners)

Bournville Village Trust — 01 April 2009

SeeMyData System Is Now Available for All Residents (Tenants and Homeowners) Newsrelease >

CARE HOME VACANCY - Salary Grade �7.07 per hour | closing date: 17 April 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 17 April 2009

A part-time vacancy exists with our Redditch Road care home for a night Care and Support Worker to work 2 shirts per week from 10:00pm to 07:30am with a possibility or up to 4 nights per week. Closing date: 17 April 2009.
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RENTS AND SERVICE CHARGE OFFICER, TELFORD - Full time: �20,000 - 37 Hours per week | closing date: 10 April 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 26 March 2009

A vacancy has arisen within our Shropshire Housing Department for a Service Charge Officer. The job has a brief to ensure that relevant service charges, stewardships charges and ground rents are recovered from tenants/residents and that as a landlord, Bournville Village Trust, fulfils all of its responsibilities in this area. Closing date: 10 April 2009.
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News Release: Nearly �4,000 raised for Red Nose Day

Bournville Village Trust — 20 March 2009

Staff raised nearly �4,000 for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day.
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Outlook Newsletter - Spring 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 20 March 2009

Residents newsletter for all BVT homes.
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RENTS AND SERVICE CHARGE OFFICER, TELFORD - Full time: �20,000 - 37 Hours per week | closing date: 10 April 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 26 March 2009

HOUSING ASSISTANT, RENTS - Job Share: 18.75 hours, (Wednesday pm, Thursday, Friday), Grade: �15,000 pro rata | closing date: 02 April 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 19 March 2009

The successful applicant will assist the Rent Registration Officer to deal with all aspects of rents across the Trusts� rented stock. Dealing with enquiries, either in person or on the telephone, as well as written requests, in relation to rents. Closing date: 02 April 2009.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT, BORDESLEY - 20 hours per week, Salary Scale: �20,000 (pro rata) | closing date: 13 March 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 26 February 2009

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Community Development Assistant, primarily based at Phoenix Hall in Bordesley, to join our friendly and dedicated Community Team. We are committed to community empowerment, reducing social exclusion and making a real difference to people�s lives. Closing date: 13 March 2009.
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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE, 39 hours per week/�8.05 per hour + attendance bonus | closing date: 05 March 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 13 February 2009

We have a vacancy within our Landscapes department for a Landscape Maintenance Operative who will operate a range of plant and equipment necessary for the effective maintenance of the landscaped areas and implement the maintenance programme as directed. Closing date: 05 March 2009.
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SERVICE CHARGE OFFICER, SHROPSHIRE - Full time: �20,000 - 37 Hours per week | closing date: 19 February 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 06 February 2009

ESTATES WARDEN, SHROPSHIRE - Full time: �15,000 - 37 Hours per week | closing date: 19 February 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 06 February 2009

A vacancy has arisen within our Shropshire Housing Department for an Estates Warden. The overall purpose of the job is to provide an efficient service to Trust tenants and residents living within the Shropshire Housing area by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and security on the estates and liaising with Housing staff to report any housing management issues (this may include occasional evening/weekend work). Closing date: 19 February 2009.
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Ian Tipton - Executive Director of Bournville Architects

Bournville Village Trust — 05 February 2009

Ian Tipton appointed May 2008 - Architectural Services to the Trust and Private Clients. Resident Information >

COMMUNITY OFFICER (YOUTH SERVICES), Salary �23 - 24,000 depending on experience | closing date: 20 February 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 05 February 2009

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Youth / Community Worker to join our friendly and dedicated Community Team. Closing date: 20 February 2009.
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News Release: Four Year Old is Appointed 'Site Foreman'

Bournville Village Trust — 24 February 2009

Four year old Joshua Hewitt-Smith has been made Site Foreman at a new housing development by Bournville Village Trust in Shenley near to where he lives in South Birmingham.
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News Release: Elderly Residents become 'Green Champions'

Bournville Village Trust — 04 February 2009

Residents at The Quadrangle a South Birmingham sheltered housing scheme situated in Bournville are the latest to win a �green� award for their recycling efforts.
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Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 04 February 2009

Senior Citizens holiday 2009
Events >

Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 04 February 2009

Garden competition awards evening 2009.
Events >

Maintenance Services - Planned Works 2009

Bournville Village Trust — 03 February 2009

Programme of Planned Works 2009 - Maintenance Services Birmingham. Bournville Village Trust undertakes an extensive plan of maintenance and modernisation of the tenated housing each year.
Tenant Information >
Programmed Works 2009 >

YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! - Shenley Court Residents Association

Bournville Village Trust — 31 January 2009

Shenley Court Residents Association currently undertakes a range of local voluntary work within the Shenley area to ensure that residents� views are represented and services provided locally meet local needs. This work ranges from regular liaison with Bournville Village Trust regarding developments on the estate, the police regarding community safety issues and local community centres, churches, voluntary sector agencies and the city council regarding services provided. Resident Information >

2009 Fees for Alterations and Extensions to Properties

Bournville Village Trust — 31 January 2009

A fee covering the administrative costs involved in considering your application is payable when you submit your application. The fee is calculated on a sliding fee scale depending on the complexity of the proposals and is subject to VAT. Resident Information >

2009 Management Charge

Bournville Village Trust — 22 January 2009

The Management Charge for 2009, which is payable by all Freeholders, is set at �82.69. Resident Information >

Career Opportunities - Nurses and Residential Support Workers including night staff, Full or Part-time Hours / Days and Nights | 04 February 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 21 January 2009

Supplemental Advice For Amendment to Design Guide

Bournville Village Trust — 19 January 2009

Residents can now make payments to Bournville Village Trust using a secure online payment system through PROTX. This facility is offered in addition to existing ones, the PROTX payments may be made with VISA, Mastercard and Solo credit and debit cards. Supplemental Advice >

For Mutual Exchanges use HomeSwapper

Bournville Village Trust — 12 January 2009

The Trust has joined HomeSwapper which is the national mutual exchange scheme available to all tenants of social Landlords who want to move home.
Tenant Information >
HomeSwapper >

News Release: New web facilities available NOW!

Bournville Village Trust — 07 January 2009

"SeeMyData" and online debit/credit card payment facilties to Bournville Village Trust are available now. Newsrelease >

New Online Payment Facility

Bournville Village Trust — 05 January 2009

New Online SeeMyData Facility

Bournville Village Trust — 05 January 2009

New Trustee: John Dowell

Bournville Village Trust — 19 December 2008

John Dowell was appointed a full Trustee in 2008, after serving for many years as a co-optee on the Trustee body. John is a member of the Finance Audit and General Purposes Committee and the Development Committee. In his professional life, John worked as a senior partner in a firm of consulting engineers in Birmingham.
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Career Opportunities - CARETAKER � PHOENIX HALL, BORDESLEY VILLAGE | 09 January 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 17 December 2008

Part-time 10 hours per week (job share). Wage: �6.11 per hour. Closing date: 09 January 2009.
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Career Opportunities - HOUSEKEEPER | 09 January 2009.

Bournville Village Trust — 10 December 2008

Part time: 16 hours per week, �6.01 per hour. Closing date: 09 January 2009.
Careers >

News Release: New web facilities coming soon

Bournville Village Trust — 09 December 2008

"SeeMyData" is a new service that will be available online, via this website early in the New Year. Newsrelease >

Letter from the Editor, Outlook Newsletter Autumn 2008

Bournville Village Trust — 05 December 2008

We cited an often-quoted phrase in one of the features in the last edition of Outlook: 'Every picture tells a story.� In an age of instantaneous communication through words and text, we sometimes lose sight of just how much pleasure photographs can bring.
Resident Information >

Your Allpay Card - Woolworths

Bournville Village Trust — 01 December 2008

Woolworths have informed us that, until further notice, they are no longer accepting Allpay bill payments in their stores.
Resident Information >

Career Opportunities - PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | 10 December 2008.

Bournville Village Trust — 26 November 2008

Salary: �29,000 � �35,000 depending on experience. Closing date: 10 December 2008.
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Outlook Newsletter - Autumn 2008

Bournville Village Trust — 21 November 2008

Residents newsletter for all BVT homes.
Outlook Newsletter - Autumn 2008 >

Career Opportunities - CLEANER � ESTATE OFFICE | 05 December 2008.

Bournville Village Trust — 21 November 2008

Part-time position: 10 hours per week (5 - 7pm, Mon � Fri). Wage: �6.01 per hour. Closing date: 05 December 2008.
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Career Opportunities - PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR | CARE LEAVER SERVICES | The Holdings.

Bournville Village Trust — 06 November 2008

PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR, CARE LEAVER SERVICES. The Holdings. Salary: Circa �29,000. Closing date: 20 November 2008.
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Career Opportunities - REGISTERED CARE MANAGER | Sellywood House.

Bournville Village Trust — 06 November 2008

REGISTERED CARE MANAGER, Sellywood House. Salary �36,000 � �38,000. Closing date: 20 November 2008.
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Career Opportunities - HEAD COOK | Sellywood House.

Bournville Village Trust — 06 November 2008

HEAD COOK, Sellywood House. Salary: �18,000 pro-rata. Closing date: 20 November 2008.
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Career Opportunities - PLUMBER/GAS FITTER

Bournville Village Trust — 04 November 2008

PLUMBER/GAS FITTER. Salary: Scale G1 - �9.30 per hour : 39 hours per week. Closing date: 17 November 2008.
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Make Sure You are Correctly Licensed

Bournville Village Trust — 30 October 2008

Did you know that you can be fined up to �1,000 if you are caught watching TV without a licence? More than 7,821 people in Birmingham were caught trying to evade the licence fee in the first nine months of 2008.
Community Information >

Weoley Hill Village News - Autumn 2008

Bournville Village Trust — 30 October 2008

The 'Weoley Hill Village News� is published by Weoley Hill Village Council as a means of keeping you up-to-date with local news and information in your community.
Community News >

Career Opportunities - ACCOUNTS CLERK

Bournville Village Trust — 30 October 2008

ACCOUNTS CLERK, FINANCIAL SERVICES. Salary Circa �16,400. Closing date: 11 November 2008.
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Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 22 October 2008

Tenant Conference date for 2009.
Events >

Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 08 October 2008

Woodlands Youth Club weekly meetings.
Events >

Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 08 October 2008

Garden Competition Awards Evening, Monday 17th November 2008.
Events >

Calendar of Events

Bournville Village Trust — 08 October 2008

School Workshops, Tuesday 14th October at Shenley Court School and Thursday 6th November at Kings Norton Girls School.
Events >

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 03 October 2008

Estate office cleaner vacancy advertised, closing date 17 October 2008.
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News Release: Birmingham's eco home with the most environmentally friendly features in the UK is shortlisted for a national award

Bournville Village Trust — 30 September 2008

A Birmingham housing association which has led the industry in sustainable social house building for over a hundred years has been shortlisted for a national housing award for its eco home.
Newsrelease >

Website Updates

Bournville Village Trust — 28 September 2008

The latest website pages or updates are listed here.
Updates >

Housing Waiting List Status

Bournville Village Trust — 27 September 2008

The only waiting list open is for sheltered housing. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OTHER WAITING LISTS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO HUGE DEMAND. FOLLOWING OUR RECENT REVIEW THE WAITING LISTS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED AGAIN UNTIL 2009.
How To Apply >

Our Policy and Procedures for Letting Homes

Bournville Village Trust — 4 September 2008

Bournville Village Trust is a charitable organisation and was founded in 1900 to provide, in socially mixed communities, high quality housing for those with insufficient means to help themselves. The Trust�s homes are either let at fair rents set by an Independent Rent Officer or at an assured rent set by the Trust.
OUR POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR LETTING HOMES (PDF) >

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 28 August 2008

Latest career vacancy advertised.
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Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 19 August 2008

Latest career vacancy advertised.
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BISTO Website is Live!

Bournville Village Trust — 18 August 2008

Welcome to the BISTO (Bournville in Shropshire Tenants' Orgainsation) website dedicated to providing a communication channel for all Bournville tenants in Shropshire.
Bournville in Shropshire Tenants Orgainsation >

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 11 August 2008

Latest career vacancy advertised.
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Being A Valued Tenant | Film

Bournville Village Trust — 1 August 2008

Bournville Village Trust tenants have directed and produced a DVD for new tenants to make them feel more at home.
Being A Valued Tenant Film >
Tenant Information Film >
Film Credits >

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 25 July 2008

Latest career vacancy advertised.
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News Release: �25 Million Housing Development Starts On Site

Bournville Village Trust — 23 July 2008

167 New Homes as �25 million housing development in South Birmingham started on site today, despite the current economic climate. The number of homes being built in Britain has slipped to its lowest level since 1945 and plummeting construction activity is expected to lose the industry as much as 100,000 jobs.
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Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 23 July 2008

Latest career vacancy advertised.
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News Release: �25 Million Housing Development Starts On Site

Bournville Village Trust — 14 July 2008

A �25 million housing development in South Birmingham is to start on site on July 21, despite the current economic climate. The number of homes being built in Britain has slipped to its lowest level since 1945 and plummeting construction activity is expected to lose the industry as much as 100,000 jobs.
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News Release: Award Winning Architect Joins Bournville Architects

Bournville Village Trust — 14 July 2008

An award winning architect has been appointed to head up Bournville Architects. 38 years old Ian Tipton who has won a number of design competitions throughout the UK, is the new Executive Director of Bournville Architects, part of Bournville Village Trust, the charity founded by George Cadbury in 1900 to manage his housing estate.
Newsrelease >

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 15 July 2008

Latest career vacancy advertised.
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Outlook Newsletter - Summer 2008

Bournville Village Trust — 14 July 2008

Residents newsletter for all BVT homes.
Outlook Newsletter - Summer 2008 >

News Release: Housing association offers hope for the financially excluded

Bournville Village Trust — 14 July 2008

With the risk of an impending recession and more and more people in the UK getting CCJ�s as well as an increase in home repossessions, Bournville Village Trust Housing Association is tackling the growing problem of financial exclusion by linking up with a community credit union to offer financial services for its tenants.
Newsrelease >

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 11 July 2008

Latest career vacancy advertised.
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News Release: Richard Burden MP opens desperately needed games area in Shenley, South Birmingham

Bournville Village Trust — 07 July 2008

Young people in Shenley, South Birmingham had their very own July 4 celebrations when desperately needed leisure facilities were opened on Friday July 4 by Richard Burden MP.
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News Release: Cadbury Family Member Unveils �250,000 Restoration of Almshouses in Bournville

Bournville Village Trust — 03 July 2008

Residents of Bournville's Almshouse Trust applauded their new surroundings as Roger Cadbury, Chair of Bournville Village Trust and Almshouse Trust unveiled new railings and rang the new bells in the Quadrangle Tower, all part of a �250,000 restoration project.
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Equal Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 1 July 2008

Bournville Village Trust has a social, moral and legal responsibility to make sure no discrimination occurs in its roles as a housing and services provider and an employer.
Anti-Social Behaviour Policy (pdf) >
Anti-Social Behaviour Procedure (pdf) >

News Release: South Birmingham's Long Forgotten Bells Will Peal Again

Bournville Village Trust — 23 June 2008

Residents of Bournville will be able to hear a peal of bells for the first time since the 1950s, when on Friday 27th June the once familiar sounds of the Quadrangle bells in Mary Vale Road sound out again. Roger Cadbury, Chairman of Bournville Village Housing Association and Almshouse Trusts is to ring the brand new bells and officially open the new gates of the Almshouses, as the final stage in a ten year plan to return them to their original condition.
Newsrelease >

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 23 June 2008

Latest career vacancy advertised.
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More Events for Your Diary!

Bournville Village Trust — 16 June 2008

New events added: Summer Playschemes, School Industry Days & Multi-Games Area (M.U.G.A.) opening during June, July & August 2008.
Events >

Events

Bournville Village Trust — 14 June 2008

New events added: Bournville Village Festival, Saturday 28 June 2008 at 2pm.
Events >

What are RSS Feeds?

Bournville Village Trust — 14 June 2008

RSS feeds allow you to see when a website has updated or added new pages without constantly visiting the site to see what's changed.
RSS Feeds >

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 14 June 2008

Latest BVT job vacancy added.
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Annual Report and Accounts 2007

Bournville Village Trust — 11 June 2008

Career Opportunities

Bournville Village Trust — 05 June 2008

Latest BVT vacancy added.
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News Release: Resident Surfers Help To Improve Housing Association Web Site

Bournville Village Trust — 04 June 2008

Surfing got a whole lot easier when a local housing association called on its tenants to help redesign its web site.
New Website >

Independent Living - Tenant Brochure

Bournville Village Trust — 26 May 2008

Your guide to housing adaptations. This leaflet explains the agreement between Bournville Village Trust and Birmingham City Council to provide better services for people with disabilities.
Independent Living >

Design Guide, Energy Saving Devices suppliment added

Bournville Village Trust — 26 May 2008

In April 2008 Trustees agreed to the introduction of guidance for the installation of energy saving devices.
Design Guide >

Events

Bournville Village Trust — 01 May 2008

New events added: Intergeneration showcase, Shenley Arts Project, Northfield Carnival, Tenants Conference, Industry Days, Trips to Lightmoor & Two new groups.
Events >
Tenant Events >

ECO Home: homepage

Bournville Village Trust — 31 Apr 2008

DVDs available from Diane Thornton - sit back and watch the movie!
Homepage movie links >

News Release: Restoring Birmingham's Long Lost Heritage

Bournville Village Trust — 29 Apr 2008

Second world war railings are restored in Bournville using traditional blacksmith skills. The Bournville Almshouse Trust is renovating the stonework, iron railings and ornamental gates around the Almshouse Trust in Mary Vale Road which were removed in the 1940s as part of the war effort to recycle iron.
News release >

ECO Home: The Movie

Bournville Village Trust — 22 Apr 2008

The story of the Bournville Village Trust ECO Home - sit back and watch the movie.
ECO Home: the Movie >

Lightmoor Village Flyer - March 2008

Bournville Village Trust — 13 Apr 2008

Residents newsletter for Lightmoor homes, added to BVT website.
Village Flyer - March 2008 >

Outlook Newsletter - Spring 2008

Bournville Village Trust — 13 Apr 2008

Residents newsletter for all BVT homes.
Outlook Newsletter - Spring 2008 >

Tenant Participation Charter

Bournville Village Trust — 11 Apr 2008

Developed by the Tenant Participation Charter Working Group and Bournville Village Trust.
Tenant Participation Charter >
Tenant Participation Charter (pdf) >

Tenant Training 2007

Bournville Village Trust — 10 Apr 2008

High quality FREE training is available for tenants that are involved or potentially wish to become involved. A wide range of training sessions are available to increase tenants skills and confidence. Annual training programmes are on display in all of our reception areas or alterntively please contact our Tenant Participation Team on 0121 415 6518 for a copy.
Tenant Training >
Tenant Training 2007 (pdf) >
Tenant Registration Form (pdf) >