The Bernicia Way

We believe a good home makes other things possible. We provide quality homes and services, listen to our customers, and support opportunities across the North East.
This is The Bernicia Way.

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We can achieve success through our core values which we call ‘The Bernicia Way.’

These values are at the heart of what we do and how we do it. We live our values every day through our behaviours - how we do things, how we treat others, and how we expect to be treated.

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Our behaviours help shape the culture of our organisation, are key to our growth and development and drive our success in terms of individual, team and organisational performance. Our behaviours also align to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Professional Standards.

The Bernicia Effect

Bernicia Way – Our values

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Customer Focused
We understand our customers and champion customer focus.
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Trusted
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our actions, we are personally accountable and deliver what we say we will do.
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Respect for People
We respect our tenants and customers and recognise them as individuals. We value our colleagues, encourage their development and reward their performance.
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Leadership
We provide strong and transparent leadership, supported by clear decision-making which is evidence-based and outcomes-focused.
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Collaborative
We collaborate to help meet the needs of tenants and customers, partners and the wider North East.

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Housing Officer (Extra Care)

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £37,691 per annum (inclusive of car allowance).

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Multi Skilled Electrician

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £39,678 per annum (April 2026) up to £43,000+ per annum (including standby).

Location: Ashington or Durham

Multi Skilled Operative (Flooring) (South)

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £29,948 per annum (April 2026).

Location: Spennymoor

Multi Skilled Joiner

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £34,622.00 per annum (inclusive of April 2026 pay award)

Location: Spennymoor