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Those working for a housing association in South Norfolk have been praised in a recent report by the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

In an investigation by the organisation’’s inspection team, Saffron Housing Trust was deemed to be providing a "good" level of services to its residents.

Furthermore, it was reported to have "promising" prospects for achieving future improvements and as such was rated two stars out a possible three.

Among the areas the housing trust was praised for include carrying out improvement work and repairs to properties at a high standard, ensuring that estates are well-maintained and that there is a good level of customer care.

Such news could be of interest to those looking for a new housing job via a regional recruitment portal.

Mark Elsworth, lead housing inspector for the Audit Commission, said: "Saffron Housing Trust has made good progress towards meeting its transfer promises.

"It compares well with other organisations, customer satisfaction is high and services generally represent value for money."

Earlier this month, the Audit Commission recently praised West Yorkshire-based Aire Valley Homes for managing levels of anti-social behaviour in the community, carrying out large-scale improvements to properties and providing a good level of customer service.

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Those working for a housing charity in the north-east of England have been given guidance on how to manage their money, it has been revealed.

Staff at Norcare, which is based in Newcastle, received free advice from Lloyds TSB - the firm which the charity banks with - last Friday on getting to grips with their personal finances during the credit crunch.

Among the areas which employees at the charity received guidance on were mortgages, budgeting and pensions.

However, it was pointed out that the lessons would not specifically promote the monetary products provided by Lloyds TSB.

Stephen Hancock, corporate personal banking manager for Lloyds TSB, commented: "This is an excellent example of a caring employer thinking beyond the conditions it provides for staff at work and showing an understanding that companies can support their employees at home as well as in the workplace."

Following on from such guidance it may be possible that those working for charities are able to improve their skills framework.

Last month it was revealed that the National Council of Voluntary Organisations had launched a new management scheme offering guidance on areas such as fundraising, financial management and marketing.

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Those working for a housing organisation in West Yorkshire have received praise from the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

In its report, the organisation claimed that Aire Valley Homes was offering a "good" level of service in regards to housing management and maintenance.

As such, the commission gave the body two stars out a possible three.

Graeme Foster, lead housing inspector for Yorkshire and Humberside at the Audit Commission, said: "Aire Valley Homes is delivering good quality housing management services, while also carrying out large-scale improvements to its homes."

Those looking for jobs in housing via a regional recruitment portal might also be interested to hear that Aire Valley Homes was praised for keeping its estates maintained, managing anti-social behaviour and offering a good level of customer service.

In other news, the Audit Commission claimed that West Midland-based Evesham and Pershore Housing Association is providing an "excellent" level of service.

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Those working for a public sector body in the south-west of England are on track to receive a financial boost, it has been revealed.

Following a six-figure investment from the Children’’s Workforce Development Council, Bath and North East Somerset council has been selected for a new pilot scheme which looks to allow social workers more time in which to work with families, the BBC reports.

In addition, the initiative will look at ways in which the recruitment of such public sector workers can be improved.

Such news might be of interest to those looking for work via a regional recruitment portal.

Councillor Chris Watt said: "This is an exciting new project which will provide the social care service with a unique opportunity to work with families in need much earlier."

Overall, the grant is worth some £650,000.

In other news, health secretary Alan Johnson recently reported that those volunteers have a "vital" role for those operating in the health and social care sector.

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Those working for a local authority in south-west England have recently been praised, it has been revealed.

In a report by the Audit Commission, those working for Bath and North East Somerset council were commended for their efforts in improving its residents” quality of life.

Among the areas where the council was highlighted as performing well include improving waste management services and having an understanding of the needs of vulnerable sections of the community.

Philip Suter, senior manager for the Audit Commission, claimed that the council "demonstrates strong community and corporate leadership, which has helped it maintain a highly effective focus on its priorities over the long term".

The council was also praised for its operations with network partners in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.

Earlier this week, South Gloucestershire council was applauded by the Audit Commission for increasing the uptake of public transport.

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