RESILIENCE OFFICER (MPT)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Resilience Officer to work within the More Positive Together team and you might be exactly who we’re looking for!

Ref: 26/12353
RESILIENCE OFFICER (MPT) 
Fixed Term until 31st March 2028
37 hours per week
Scale 5b (£31,015 - £32,578 per annum)

Do you want to be part of a great team working to achieve the BCH vision - Inspiring People to Build Sustainable Communities, in an organisation that offers so much more than just housing?
The MPT project supports unemployed residents, in deprived areas of the county, with a range of support and activities, to help them improve their employment prospects.  The role will support more tenants to move closer to the employment market.

Our Resilience Officers achieve this through actively encouraging and supporting local Blackpool participants throughout their journey; removing barriers and assisting in supporting tenants according to their individual needs.  They provide the relevant tools to support participants in sustaining their tenancies and helping them to remain in their home for longer.  

BCH is a great place to work
Every member of staff comes to work here with one vision in mind, “Inspiring People to Build Sustainable Communities” and our values help guide the way we all work towards this.
Our 5 core values that reflect the PRIDE that our workforce displays on a daily basis, also guide our conduct and our relationship with customers, partners and stakeholders: 
•    Positivity
•    Respect and Compassion
•    Integrity
•    Dynamism
•    Energy
We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:
•    Competitive rates of pay
•    26 days paid annual leave per annum, in addition to 8 bank holidays
•    Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions
•    An in-house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues
•    Vivup - the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work 
•    Option to join BHSF - a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy etc.
•    Option to join the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services
•    24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services
•    Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
•    A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities
•    Staff Suggestion Scheme
•    Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support

How to apply
This is a great time to join an ambitious, thriving and expanding organisation.  If you like what you’ve read and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team then take action – apply now!
For further information about this position, please contact Jane Hearne, Resilience Service Manager on 07483172486 or email: jane.hearne@bch.co.uk 

Our Approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Applications
AI can be a helpful tool to support your application.  However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.  

We want to understand your personal experience, skills and strengths, so please make sure your application is genuine, reflects your own narrative and clearly shows how you meet all the essential criteria.  The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific, and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential.

Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own), applications may be withdrawn.  

To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available. 

However, please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your suitability for this position.  
Closing date for applications:    Wednesday 18th November 2026 at Midday
Interview Dates:            Wednesday 25th November 2026