Supported Housing Officer
- Posted 10 January 2025
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationGravesend
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
- ReferencePROF_47582
- Contact NameEvie Richards
Job description
We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the Kent, who are recruiting for a Scheme Manager on a 2–3-month temporary contract with the potential to go permanent. The position is due to start immediately, with interviews being conducted next week.
The ideal candidate will be an organised and empathetic individual who has previous experience working as a Scheme Manager.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Managing around 50 units of supported housing for over 55s
Supporting the residents with independent living
Leading on community involvement
Overseeing the reletting of void properties
Carrying out regular welfare checks
Performing warden call and fire safety checks
Dealing with low level ASB
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Good organisational and time management skills
Experience resolving complaints or negative consumer feedback
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Awareness of and ability to comply with relevant health and safety legislation
Experience working within a housing scheme
Working hours:
35 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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