Job Introduction
So…. What is this role exactly?
This is an exciting opportunity for a part time Scheme Manager based at our over 55’s independent living scheme at Washington Close, Biddulph, ST8 6RW
It’s a great time to join our team here at Washington Close, where no two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference to our residents by promoting independence, ensuring our residents are able to stay in their own home as long as possible.
What will my working week look like?
You’ll be working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm at Washington Close.
What will I be responsible for doing?
First and foremost, you will be responsible for keeping our residents safe, promoting their independence and ensuring their wellbeing, working with outside partnerships.
You will manage the Scheme’s waiting list, allocate properties, conduct interviews and carry out tenancy sign-ups.
You’ll also manage the health & safety compliance within the scheme, including building security, fire checks and inspections of communal areas, so that residents know they’re safe and secure.
One of the great things about this role is the real impact you can make on the lives of our older community. You will have the opportunity to shape, develop and improve the scheme, along with the independence to work with outside community groups to build partnerships.
And what would make me stand out from the crowd?
To be a successful as Scheme Manager here at YHG, you will….
- be experienced in sheltered housing or housing related support services
- put residents at the heart of what you do and be focused on delivering excellent services with a ‘can do’ approach
- have a good knowledge of safeguarding and a good understanding of the issues faced by older people
- be computer literate including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
Ideally, you’ll have….
- great communication skills and be a truly “people person”
- strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- an ability to work alone and as part of a team
This role is really suited to someone who Is driven and passionate about delivering an outstanding service to our customers. A collaborative team player keen to get involved, with a genuine passion to be part of the team at Washington Close.
For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers
And who are Your Housing Group?
Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.
As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.
We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.
That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?
In return we offer circa £10,000 for a 17.5 hour week, and 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.
Although you are based at Washington Close, you will have access to Youggle House – our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space in Birchwood, Warrington - you may be asked to travel to Youggle House to meet up with your wider team.
On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.
For more of our great benefits, please review the benefits information sheet available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.
So, if you are ready for a new challenge in a role where you can really make an impact and help shape the service offering, then we would love to hear from you!
As this role allows access to confidential tenancy information, we regret we are unable to accept applications from existing tenants/residents or from those who have an association with existing tenants/residents.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore as part of the Group’s pre-employment checks, successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: 14th July 2022
Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property and any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified. YHG1
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