News 5


Your career can start right here


Apprenticeship with us can really take you places


IF any young people are looking for a step on the career ladder then we could have just the job. We’re recruiting now for our Modern Apprenticeship programme. If you’re between 16 and 19 and have recently left, or are about to leave, school it could be a good move if you’re looking to earn while you learn. Successful candidates will


work across Wheatley Group - GHA’s parent organisation - in a


range of business areas including housing, support services and care. You’ll get paid work experience and training as well as an SVQ qualification. You’ll also get a generous holiday


allowance and benefits package - and help to find a full-time job when your apprenticeship finishes. Apprenticeships last for two


years and, while there’s no gurantee of a job, most of our


former apprentices have gone on to great careers. You don’t need any formal qualifications to apply. GHA tenant William Gracie,


23, from Drumchapel, started as an apprentice in 2009, and


now works as an enforcement officer in Drumchapel.


He said: “I did my apprenticeship in GHA’s Knightswood office. Staff were really supportive and I learned a lot. “I then worked in Kennishead, Darnley and Pollokshaws before I landed this full-time job last summer. “I’m really enjoying it. “GHA is a great place to work. If you get a foot in the door you have a good chance of getting a full-time job.


“You should grab the opportunity with both hands”


“You should grab the opportunity of an apprenticeship with both hands.” Since 2009, we’ve taken on 196


apprentices - and more than 90% of apprentices have achieved their qualification. GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “We


always want to increase opportunities for young people in our communities. “Our apprenticeship programme can help young people take the first steps in a rewarding career.” Vacancies for our apprenticeships


are advertised at www.glasgow. mappit.org.uk


r thought I’d come so far so quickly


here but as soon as I started I knew I wanted to stay. Straight away you feel a valued member of the team. There’s a lot of hands-on learning and support from colleagues. You get a really good grounding


here and it makes you ready for any job.


I was in different roles before


I started as a housing officer six months ago. I love being a housing officer. The best part is having the power to make a difference to people’s lives - helping someone move into a new home, or getting an adaptation they needed.


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easy ways to pay rent


1. DIRECT DEBIT: Set up a bank instruction to pay your rent weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly or monthly.


2. ONLINE: Visit our website www.gha.org.uk and follow the instructions, or visit www. facebook.com/glasgowhousing


3. BY TELEPHONE: Call 0800 479 7979 to pay by debit or credit card.


4. IN PERSON: Drop into our ground-floor shop at 173 Trongate and pay by cash, cheque or with your credit or debit card using our chip and PIN facilities.


5. BY STANDING ORDER: Set up a standing order with your bank.


6. POST OFFICE: Pay at the post office with a GHA rent payment card.


7. BY PAYPOINT: At any shop that displays the PayPoint sign.


8. BY POST: Send a cheque or postal order to: GHA, 173 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HF.


9. HOUSING BENEFIT: If you receive full housing benefit, your rent is paid by Glasgow City Council. If you receive partial housing benefit, you are responsible for paying the rest.


Want more information? Call us on Freephone 0800 479 7979, go to www.gha.org.uk or drop in and see us at 173 Trongate.


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