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Scheme Manager

Job Description

Scheme Manager
Warrington
Later Living Service
3-month contract
35 hours
£17.90 LTD / £15.26 PAYE (inc holiday)

One of Manchester's most prominent Housing Associations is recruiting for a Scheme Coordinator to provide a housing management service at one of their Later Living services in Warrington.

THE SERVICE

This role is based within a 31 flat sheltered housing service for over 60s.

THE ROLE

As a Scheme Manager, you will oversee the efficient and effective running of a later living housing scheme, ensuring high-quality services are delivered to residents. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and coordinating the scheme to ensure excellent housing management services.
  • Supervising scheme staff, fostering high performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Managing health and safety compliance, including inspections and audits.
  • Allocating properties, managing waiting lists, and conducting tenancy sign-ups.
  • Addressing customer queries and facilitating social/recreational events for residents.
  • Collaborating with external agencies and internal teams to meet residents' needs.
  • Supporting residents with income maximisation and welfare advice.
  • Ensuring safeguarding protocols and raising alerts as needed.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, working with older adults in a supported housing environment. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate:

  • Strong awareness of health and safety requirements within housing schemes.
  • Experience with housing management and tenancy-related issues.
  • Ability to organise and facilitate social activities and community initiatives.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using IT systems to maintain records and manage processes.

THE CONTRACT

  • Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
  • Contract: 3-month contract with potential for extension.
  • Pay: £17.90 per hour (LTD). PAYE equivalent is £15.26 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!

If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!