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East North East Homes Leeds recognised for investing in people
Employees at East North East Homes Leeds (ENEHL) are celebrating after being awarded ‘Investor in People’ status. The award demonstrates that its people are developed to drive the successful performance of the company in the management of council homes in the north and east of the city.
ENEHL, who manage council housing on behalf of Leeds City Council, has held this prestigious award since the company was created in 2008 and this re-accreditation shows the ongoing commitment to excellent services to its communities.
The Investors in People report praised the strong team culture and the embedded focus on learning and development. Communications were highlighted as having ‘moved to another level’ enabling staff involvement and motivation to meet the company’s aims and objectives.
Angelena Fixter, chair of the ENEHL board, said:
“I’m absolutely delighted, as we have worked hard engaging with our teams, developing our workforce professionally and personally. I firmly believe that a company is only as good as the people who work for it and this award is a testament to the quality of our staff and the work they do delivering excellent services to our residents.
The next step is for ENEHL to join the leading band of social landlords in the country by achieving Gold standard.”
ENEHL has been highly recommended to apply for the Investors in People gold standard. The gold standard has over a hundred additional requirements over and above the basic standard to demonstrate embedded continual improvement.
Positive about disabled people (two ticks):
reinforces ENEHL’s continuing commitment to existing and potential employees that they will be treated fairly at every stage of their recruitment, selection and employment.
Respect Standard for Housing Management:
Aiming to deliver a proactive response to anti-social behaviour and help create a culture of respect.
Leeds Domestic Violence Services Quality Mark Level 3
Our staff are well trained on current good practice to safeguard victims of domestic violence, and that the company operates within effective domestic violence guidelines, policies and protocols.
Gas Safe Register:
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Housing e-academy:
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NHER:
the way ahead for home energy professionals. The NHER scheme offers training, software and accreditation to evaluate the energy efficiency of buildings.
Stonewall:
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Employers Forum on Disability
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Customer Service Excellence
ENEHL received the national accolade for good customer service by receiving the prestigious Customer Services Excellence (CSE) award. Local housing offices were given the award after an inspection by the government’s Cabinet Office.
C2E Committed to Equality
reinforces ENEHLs commitment to considering equal opportunities in all that we do.
TPAS Accreditation
recognises we use imaginative methods of involving their residents and inspiring them to make positive changes to their communities.
Considerate Contractor
CCS encourages contractors to obey a code of practice to work safely, consistently and considerately with their workforce, neighbours and the environment.
NICIEC
NICEIC registration not only demonstrates to customers and specifiers your skills and professionalism, it also gives you peace of mind that our products and services are the best in the industry.
CHAS
Gaining CHAS accreditation will help us to avoid repeated applications by contractors and consultants in safety prequalification.
British Quality Foundation Member
The BQF helps us to learn from best practice, improve our performance and achieve sustainable excellence.