Circle VHA are officially members of INAR – The Irish Network Against Racism.

14 March 2023 / News

Even though March is Anti-Racism month, Circle VHA is strongly committed to combating racism and celebrating diversity in Ireland all year round! As part of our commitment and to underpin our goal to demonstrate leadership in the area of Anti-Racism, Circle VHA have joined INAR, the Irish Network Against Racism. We firmly support the #IrelandForAll… Continue Reading Circle VHA are officially members of INAR – The Irish Network Against Racism.

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Applying for local authority/social housing

8 March 2023 / News

Circle VHA have created a guide to assist on strengthening the knowledge on how to apply for social and affordable housing in Ireland. This document also reflects on how Circle VHA contribute to the delivery of social and affordable housing alongside the design specifications. To learn more about the process please view the attached document.

Circle VHA Staff at ground breaking event of Railway Court, Railway Street.

The long-awaited construction of the new apartment development, Railway Court, has commenced.

12 January 2023 / Development News, Events, News

Circle VHA are delighted to announce the commencement of their direct build construction project, Railway Court, Railway Street, Dublin 1. Delivered in collaboration with Dublin City Council, Department of Housing under the Governments initiative of Housing for All. The development in the heart of Dublin City, comprises of 47 units broken into 3,2- and 1-bedroom… Continue Reading The long-awaited construction of the new apartment development, Railway Court, has commenced.

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Vacancy – Tenancy Services Officer (Fixed Term)

8 March 2023 / News, Vacancies

Role: Tenancy Services Officer (Fixed Term) Location: Agile working, with access to office at Phoenix House, Castle Street, Dublin 2 Reporting to: Tenancy Coordinator Contract: 12-month fixed term contract subject to a 3-month probationary period Grade: Grade 3 Salary: €37,925 – €50,964 Probation: 3 months Pension: Available at the completion of Probation Hours: 37.5 hrs… Continue Reading Vacancy – Tenancy Services Officer (Fixed Term)

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Vacancy – Development Officer

14 March 2023 / Vacancies

Role: Development Officer    Location: Agile working, with access to Head Office at Phoenix House, 32-34 Castle Street, Dublin 2   Reporting to: Development Manager   Contract: Permanent – subject to a 6-month probationary period   Grade: 3  Salary: €37,925 – €50,964   Probation: 6 months   Hours: 37.5 hrs per week worked over five days   Leave: 25 days per annum   Pension: Employer Contributory pension available at the completion of probation … Continue Reading Vacancy – Development Officer

Residents of Inchicore on an active building site in protective gear, hardhats alongside team who is delivering the project.

Circle VHA celebrates first direct construction project with groundbreaking event at Richmond Place

12 January 2023 / Development News, Events, News

MARKING A UNIQUE NEW MODEL OF HOUSING AND CARE PROVISION IN IRELAND IN COLLABORATION WITH ALONE Monday 17th October 2022 – Today marks a special day as Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conway together with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien and key stakeholders came together to launch The Housing Agency ‘Housing… Continue Reading Circle VHA celebrates first direct construction project with groundbreaking event at Richmond Place

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Vacancy – Property Administrator (Maternity Cover)

12 January 2023 / Vacancies

Role: Property Administrator (Maternity Cover) Location: Agile working, with access to Head Office at Phoenix House, 32-34 Castle Street, Dublin 2Reporting to: Director of PropertyContract: Fixed Term for 6 monthsGrade: 2Salary: €25,625 – €35,468 DOE pro rataProbation: 3 monthsHours: 37.5 hrs per week worked over five daysLeave: 25 days per annum pro rataPension: Employer Contributory pension available at completion of probationTravel: The post requires a valid… Continue Reading Vacancy – Property Administrator (Maternity Cover)

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Thornton Heights Community clean-up Fun day

19 January 2023 / Events, Tenant News

Thornton Heights Community clean-up Fun day was held in the Thornton Heights complex located in Inchicore, Dublin 8 hosted on the 8th July 2022. Tenancy Services Officer (TSO) Mary Ryan coordinated alongside several departments across the organisation. Purpose of the event? The purpose of the event was to bring staff and tenants together to take… Continue Reading Thornton Heights Community clean-up Fun day

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Wooly Farm traveled to Fairfields & Fairgreen Manor!

12 January 2023 / Events, Tenant News

Wooly Farm and their collection of furry animals travel to see our tenants in Fairgreen Manor, Dunlavin located in Co. Wicklow and Fairfield’s, Co. Waterford to take part in our summer Tenant Engagement Events. Tenant Engagement Officers (TSO’s) Helena Crotty and Catherine Elliot Lewis were the organiser’s of these fun, furry events! What was the… Continue Reading Wooly Farm traveled to Fairfields & Fairgreen Manor!

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Humanitarian Response to the Conflict in Ukraine: How you can help

12 January 2023 / News, Tenant News

Voluntary Participation of Social Housing Tenants in Irish Red Cross Pledge Scheme Over 18 million will be affected by the conflict in Ukraine, with up to 5 million people currently fleeing or expected to flee their homes as the war continues. Significant numbers of refugees will continue to arrive in Ireland in the coming days,… Continue Reading Humanitarian Response to the Conflict in Ukraine: How you can help

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Circle VHA Celebrates delivery of 57 Social Homes in County Waterford

12 January 2023 / Development News, Events, News, Tenant News

Circle Voluntary Housing Association celebrated the official opening of 57 social homes at Butterfield, Mount Neil, Co. Waterford in February 2022. A two-phased development, built and completed to the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) highest standards. These homes have all the necessary certifications to ensure our tenant families have safe and quality constructed A-rated, low-energy… Continue Reading Circle VHA Celebrates delivery of 57 Social Homes in County Waterford

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Tenant Engagement Strategy Launch Event

12 January 2023 / Events, News, Tenant News

On Thursday 4th November, Circle Voluntary Housing Association members, Supporting Communities members, tenants, and external contributors gathered to celebrate the launch of their Tenant Engagement Strategy & Strategy 24 at the Temple Bar Gallery and Studio in Dublin. Our Tenant Engagement Strategy was derived from our innate desire to provide the best possible housing to… Continue Reading Tenant Engagement Strategy Launch Event

Woman celebrating the keys to her new home alongside her husband.

The official opening of Fairgreen Manor, Dunlavin

4 November 2022 / Development News, Events, News, Tenant News

40 FAMILIES NOW OCCUPY THEIR NEW HOMES AS CIRCLE VHA COMPLETES TENANCY AT FAIRGREEN MANOR, DUNLAVIN, CO. WICKLOW On the 16th of February 2022, Circle VHA celebrates the final handover to all 40 families of their new homes at Fairgreen Manor, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow alongside Cathaoirleach Shay Cullen, local councillors, tenants of Fairgreen Manor and… Continue Reading The official opening of Fairgreen Manor, Dunlavin

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Webinar 1 – Opportunities for Developers

15 September 2022 / Development News, Events

Circle Housing presenting alongside AIB and The Housing Agency Ireland discussing “Opportunities for Developers ~ Working with an AHB” A presentation in which provides details into working with Circle Housing (AHB), funding, and delivering under Housing For All.

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Position Filled – Senior Property & Facilities Officer

2 December 2022 / Vacancies

Role: Senior Property & Facilities Officer Location: Agile working, with access to office at Phoenix House, Castle Street, Dublin Reporting to: Asset Manager Contract: Permanent Grade: Grade 4 Salary: €52,434 – €59,012 DOE Probation: 6 months Pension: Available at completion of Probation Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Leave 25 days Travel: The post requires a… Continue Reading Position Filled – Senior Property & Facilities Officer

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Social Impact Research

1 March 2022 / News

Clúid, Respond and Circle are pleased to announce an exciting research partnership to identify the social impact of living in an Approved Housing Body (AHB) home. While many are aware of the far-reaching benefits of social housing, it is important that these benefits can be clearly identified and measured, allowing us to understand the value… Continue Reading Social Impact Research