Mike, Bakhtiar and Verneth

 

Key facts:

38 years old

White British

Service Manager, Housing Solutions

Based in the City Centre

Salary range: £43,239 - £45,702

 

Mike says: “I manage and develop services for homeless people and for vulnerable people who need accommodation.  I’ve worked at Sheffield City Council for nine months.

 

“Before coming here, I worked in the Homelessness Service for the London Borough of Croydon.  I’ve also worked in the voluntary sector providing supported lodgings for vulnerable people.  Most recently I spent 12 years working for Manchester City Council in homelessness and supported housing.

 

“I like my job because it’s about people and helping them find positive solutions.  I have a very motivated team who are committed to delivering the best service that they can.  As a gay man, I've found the Council to be a very open employer for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people with a good recognition of training and equal opportunity issues, but also a good practical understanding of issues like civil partnerships.  I’d recommend the Council as an employer.”

 

Key facts:

32 years old

British Asian

Area Action Officer

Based in south Sheffield

Salary range: £18,450 - £22,293

 

Bakhtiar says: “My work supports the Broomhill, Nether Edge and Central Area Panel.  There are 12 Area Panels across Sheffield where the public can debate, contribute and influence what happens in their local area.  I arrange public meetings and events.  I also work with other partner agencies such as the Police, Fire Service and NHS.  I monitor projects, budgets and submit financial reports.

 

“I worked as a volunteer in the Citizens Advice Bureau.  Then I got a job working for another voluntary sector organisation and I’ve completed many courses including IT to broaden my skills.  After that I got this job at the Council and I’ve been doing it for two years now.

 

“I like my job because it’s different every day, Council policies are good for its employees and there’s a friendly working environment.  I’d recommend working at the Council to other people.”

 

Key facts:

47 years old

Black Caribbean

Community Support Worker

Based in south Sheffield

Salary range: £18,450 - £20,235

 

“My job is about supporting people who have a physical disability and I help them access different activities such as educational, recreational and employment opportunities.  I really enjoy my job.  It’s a role that ensures that people with disabilities are not left isolated but are included in society.  This enables them to improve their quality of life.  I definitely get job satisfaction.

 

“I’ve worked for the Council since 1986, starting out as a cook in a residential home and then I moved into the health and social care sector.  The Council’s a good organisation to work for because there are lots of opportunities to progress your career.  There are good policies on health and safety and so on and everything’s in place to help you do your job well.  There’s always someone to ask for advice if you need to too.”