We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Staffordshire, who are recruiting for a Scheme Manager on a temporary three month contract. The position is due to start immediately. The hourly rate of pay is £18.00 via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a scheme-based setting, hold an Enhanced DBS and have proven experience of Scheme Manger duties.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for the housing management service for an elderly client base (55+), ensuring that residents are provided with appropriate advice and options to maintain their tenancy

• Carrying out visits across two schemes, one containing approximately 18 properties and the other around 26 properties

• Conducting daily welfare calls and visits with tenants

• Responsible for identifying and reporting repairs to the Door Entry System and Lifeline Systems

• Responsible for carrying out Health and Safety checks within tenant properties and across the patch

• Dealing with telephone and email enquires from all internal and external customers

• Responding to pull cord alarms, also ensuring these are installed safety within tenants' properties

• Working alongside external partners including GP's/doctors on behalf of customer

Experience required:

• Supporting older or vulnerable residents and proven experience in supported housing scheme overseeing the day-to-day operations

• Dealing with challenging behaviour, mental health issues, or dementia

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to communicate clearly with older and vulnerable residents

• Confidence dealing with sensitive or distressing situations

• Knowledgeofadult safeguarding thresholds and procedures

• Strong risk assessment and riskmanagement skills

Working hours:

• 37.50 hours per week

• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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