Resident Inspectors

Published by Judi Samuels for Ascham Homes in Housing and also in Communities

Last summer we received 72 applications from residents across the borough who were interested in becoming Resident Inspectors. The successful applicants were offered the free fifteen-week training course, provided by Just Housing. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing and the Level 2 Certificate in Housing is equivalent to a GSCE qualification.

We are very pleased to announce that six residents have now successfully completed the course and will receive their certificates at an event planned for March this year.

A programme of activity for the Resident Inspectors has been planned and begins with a workshop about Ascham Homes’ day to day repairs service. The diverse group will look at all our services from a residents’ perspective and take part in service improvement initiatives.

Project co-ordinator, Christine Pullbrook, said: “I am really pleased with the group’s commitment and amount of time the residents have given, both in and out of the classroom.