Retirement Housing Scheme Manager

Retirement Housing Scheme ManagerPeterborough, South Bretton£30,847 (In probation) rising to £32,471 plus car allowanceFixed Term Maternity Cover - 1 Year37 hours per week - Monday – Friday 8.30 – 16.30Peterborough PE1Here at CKH we are looking for a 12-month fixed term Scheme Manager to cover Maternity Leave for one of our Retirement Housing Team.Our Scheme Managers deliver a proactive and responsive service to tenants living in retirement housing. The role encourages tenant involvement in social activities and the wider community and facilitates effective joint working with external agencies in order to maximise tenant welfare. Our focus is on the holistic wellbeing of our tenants whilst ensuring that they live in a property that is well maintained and fit for purpose enabling them to live as independent as possible.Please see the full Job Description attached. If you are interested in this role and have the skills and experience listed below, as well as a passion for the health and wellbeing of others, we want to hear from you!Knowledge & Experience

• A good understanding of the needs of older people.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and / or older people.
• Experience working in housing, health or social care.
• Experience of partnership working with other agencies.
• Experience of carrying out assessments and identifying needs.
• Experience of involving customers in decision making and service provision.
• Experience of working to health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of the welfare benefits system.Skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to relate to a diverse group of older people.
• Ability to work effectively on your own; as a team member and with other agencies.
• Good IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good personal organisation, record keeping and prioritising skills.Enhanced DBS check required.Full U.K. driving licence and access to a vehicle for work is required