We are delighted you are keen to find out more about working at Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association. If you are looking to play a key role in a vibrant forward thinking company then LYHA is the right opportunity for you.
On this page you will be able to find out more about working at LYHA, and see our available vacancies.
Our commitment to our community
We positively welcome and support diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. LYHA is committed to equality of opportunity in employment for all its employees and to developing work practices and policies that support employees to achieve a work-life balance.
Our commitment to our employees - being an employer of choice
We strive to be an Employer of Choice, by offering a desirable working environment, with a professional approach to our service provision supported by attractive terms and conditions. Working for a smaller landlord and organisation like ours means you will get a chance to work with and across all levels of the organisation, being part of a bigger team that is passionate about delivering successful outcomes
Neurodiversity Support
We believe that everyone has unique strengths and skills to contribute to our workplace. We strive to create an environment that is inclusive and accessible for all. As neurodiversity is broad and unique to candidates we are rethinking the selection process and removing barriers to allow candidates to fully showcase their true abilities and potential.
Reasonable adjustments we can consider:
- Questions in advance of the interview
- specific and concrete questions rather than hypothetical questions
- Adjustments to the physical working environment e.g. tests and interviews to take place in a venue with low sensory stimulus
- Accepting video/recorded CVs where requested
- Recording videos that describe the role and responsibilities - use of visual aids/process maps for hierarchies and processes.
- Extra time for tests/assessments
- Mentors and/or buddies during induction
What we offer our employees
- The success of our business depends on us attracting and keeping the very best staff – which means offering the rewards a talented workforce deserves.
- Competitive salary scales – regularly benchmarked against our peers.
- Pension (SHPS)
- Annual leave – ranging from 25 days, increasing with service up to a maximum of 30 days (plus statutory holidays).
- Sick pay – company sick pay (after the qualifying period).
- Agile working– offering a flexible working approach.
- Work Life Balance – a suite of family support policies
- Training & development – annual performance reviewing and comprehensive training programme.
- Health Cash Plan – employees can claim money back for a wide-range of healthcare costs such as dental, optical, chiropractic, chiropody and more
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential counselling and advice
- Opportunity to buy or sell days leave
