Meet the team
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Juli Round
Office Manager
Juli Round
Office Manager
I have the responsibility to manage the day to day running of the office. I am one of the office first aiders, GDPR officer and a Fire Marshall. I carry out the office Health and Safety checks ensuring we meet the H&S regs including checking the H&S assessments of each employee’s workstation to ensure wellbeing as well as their health and safety. I oversee and manage the out of hours repairs rota and staff holidays, sickness and general office cover. Covering each department, I assist with all tasks and cover roles when needed. As tenant support officer I also cover different geographical areas and visit tenants to ensure all is well in their home.
Adam Collins
Welfare and Benefits Administrator
Adam Collins
Welfare and Benefits Administrator
I am Partners Foundation Welfare Administrator, I am responsible for processing benefits payments and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. If any discrepancies occur it is my role to identify the cause and rectify these. This can involve liaising with councils, other payment authorities and tenants
Lee Harrison
Tenant Support Officer
Lee Harrison
Tenant Support Officer
I support tenants to maintain their tenancy, liaising with their support network which may include families, carers, healthcare professionals, and support providers. I visit tenants on a minimum annual basis to check if they are receiving the support they need and help them to resolve any problems that they may have. The range of support could be from repairs to benefits and everything else in between as we are tenant lead in everything we do
Ryan Booth
Handyman/Gardener
Ryan Booth
Handyman/Gardener
I am the Handyman/Gardner for Partners Foundation. This involves anything from fixing a door hinge at a tenant's property to looking after and raising flowers at our supported housing scheme. I am involved in supporting our tenants, fixing any repairs that need doing, and maintaining gardens at all of our properties which is very rewarding
Sue Holding
Repairs Manager
Sue Holding
Repairs Manager
I take all your repairs, arrange with contractors to carry our works to your home. I will check that jobs are carried out and completed and that tenants are happy with the work. I can arrange quotes and help with jobs that are our tenant's responsibility and will keep you informed of what is going on. I can arrange to maintain, repair and replace any appliances we have provided to our tenants.
Gerald McWhinnie
Head of Repairs, Maintenance & Development
Gerald McWhinnie
Head of Repairs, Maintenance & Development
I am the Head of Repairs, Maintenance & Development. I have over 20 years’ experience in construction with the majority being in social housing, working along side tenants to deliver a tenant focussed repairs service.My role is overseeing repairs, maintenance and development which includes all Health and Safety requirements, compliance and gardening. Along with our team I am tasked to ensure that our tenants are receiving a service they are happy and confident with. In my spare time I am an avid BMW car enthusiast.
Debbie Morris
Repairs Team
Debbie Morris
Repairs Team
I assist Sue when taking repairs, arranging jobs, and checking they have been completed. I am responsible for arranging the gardening at your home. I also make sure all the contractors who carry out the jobs have public liability insurance.
Mark Bowker
Repairs Team
Mark Bowker
Repairs Team
I carry out Stock Condition surveys at our properties and help arrange our rolling maintenance programmes. I Monitor jobs to ensure we deliver a good quality service and check it meet our standards.
Ben Rosser
Handyman
Ben Rosser
Handyman
I am the Handyman for Partners Foundation. This can involve anything from changing a light bulb, putting up shelves or flat pack furniture, to being part of the team that prepares a property for tenants to move in to. I also carry out the Pat Testing. I am involved in working with and supporting our tenants which is very rewarding. I also cover emergency repairs 1 week in the month.
Sinead McGowan
Tenant Services Manager
Sinead McGowan
Tenant Services Manager
I meet with tenants, families, carers and Support Providers and can offer advice on Support Packages, Support Services, Finances, DFG Funding and Personal Benefits. I can arrange to visit tenants at their home if they have any issues or problems that they wish to discuss.I manage the voids at our existing properties and liaise with Local Authorities, Support Providers and other agencies looking at the needs of the individuals and compatibility with any existing tenants.
Clare Daven
Finance Manager
Clare Daven
Finance Manager
I deal with the day to day finances of the company which involves maintaining the accounts and preparing for audit, all aspects of banking, VAT, paying of contractors, annual returns and property insurance, ensuring we meet all our financial requirements in relation to our obligation in providing supported housing.
Kieran Moreton
Accounts Assistant
Kieran Moreton
Accounts Assistant
I am an Apprentice in Finance, and I assist the Finance Manager with a variety of finance related tasks. This includes Bank reconciliations, purchase invoices, receipts and entering information into the company databases. As well as this I continue to improve on my own skills by working towards an AAT course at Wigan and Leigh College. At Partners Foundation I’m also learning a variety of day to day administration tasks.
Katrina Simpson
Rents, Welfare & Benefits Officer
Katrina Simpson
Rents, Welfare & Benefits Officer
I support tenants to apply for and obtain their full entitlment to benefits. I support tenants with housing benefit and personal benefits, supporting individuals with the completion of forms and keep track of changes in circumstances liaising with local authorities and benefits agencies.
Tracey Williams
Tenant Support Officer
Tracey Williams
Tenant Support Officer
I support tenants to maintain their tenancy, liaising with their support network which may include families, carers, healthcare professionals and support providers. I visit tenants on a minimum annual basis to check if they are receiving the support they need and help them to resolve any problems that they may have. The range of support could be from repairs to benefits and everything else in between as we are tenant lead in everything we do.
Lucas Williamson
Content Producer
Lucas Williamson
Content Producer
My role is a Content Producer. I am responsibile for all our social media and our website content. I go out and take pictures, post updates on the company such as progress of new developments and post any stories that relate to our tenants or news that involves the company. I have recently set up our new Instagram so i will be posting on there as well.