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New initiative set to change the face of safeguarding in housing for good
Riverside has teamed up with fellow leading housing providers to set the direction of safeguarding in the sector. Safeguarding customers is paramount to Riverside as we believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or abuse in their own homes and communities. Which is why we have partnered with Home Group, Peabody and
Read moreRiverside launches Climate Plan to ensure all homes more energy efficient
Riverside is this week launching its first ever Climate Plan. Our Climate Plan, which runs from 2022-26, is our commitment to ensure our homes are all warm, affordable to run and free from damp and mould. Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns and the damaging effects that can be
Read moreRiverside in the finals for European customer service awards 2022
Riverside and Switchee are finalists for two prestigious accolades at this year’s European Contact Centre and Customer Service Awards. These awards recognise organisations from across Europe who are leading the way in delivering exceptional customer service. Riverside has been nominated in two categories: Best Innovation in Customer Service and Best Cross-Functional Collaboration. Both nominations recognise
Read moreRiverside shares proposals for £60m regeneration of Halton Lea
Proposals for the regeneration of Hallwood Park and Palace Fields are set to be shared with more than 2,500 residents in the area from today (Tuesday 20 September). For more than three years Riverside, which owns much of the property in the area, has been consulting with residents as well as Halton Borough Council, MPs,
Read moreFreestyler puts her best foot forward for Riverside
Once a North West freestyle disco dance champion, Emily Harrison, is now strictly business. A mathematics graduate, the 21-year-old, is putting her numerical skills to good use as a Riverside finance and IT apprentice Why did you apply to be an apprentice? “It was a brilliant opportunity to go into a specialised area that utilises
Read moreMulti-talented AJ – Waqas Anjum proves apprentices are not just for teenagers
At 34, AJ – Waqas Anjum has done a variety of different jobs throughout a varied career so far. From setting up his own online business to a range of other things, he has always had the get up and go to succeed. When we met AJ, he explained why he chose to opt for
Read moreBubbly Bethany sets her sights on seniority
Business Administration apprentice, Bethany Walsh, joined Riverside in July 2019. A bubbly and outgoing member of the team, she’s already playing an important role as a member of our strategy and planning team at our Head Office in Speke. The 21-year-old has enjoyed the role so much, she has now set her sights on a
Read moreJujitsu ace Jonathan grapples with finance at Riverside
At just 18, Jonathan Ward is already a skilled jujitsu blue belt. But now he’s also grappling with another goal – becoming a fully qualified accountant at Riverside. The Liverpool-lad, who works at our Head Office in Speke, spoke to us about his apprenticeship journey and the impact our Riverside apprenticeship scheme has had on
Read moreFinal Calverley Close redevelopment plans submitted
Following a resident ballot held in the summer of 2021, residents voted in favour to re-develop their estate and we are pleased to announce that we have now submitted the planning application to Bromley Council. View the plans in full now. The plans were developed in consultation with our customers, the wider community, the London
Read moreCustomers with learning disabilities invited to take part in research project
A team of university researchers are inviting Riverside customers with learning disabilities to take part in a research project. If you have a learning disability, you can view the ad here. The project, entitled “Renting your own place” aims to better understand what works well and what doesn’t in the housing process and the extent
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