IndependentLiving/Scheme Manager
Manchester
£26,265.12+ Excellent Benefitsincup to 31 days plus bank holidays and attractive pension scheme
Full Time (35 hours per week)
True to our roots Arawak Walton has a proud heritage in helping to create vibrant and sustainable multi-cultural neighbourhoods in inner city areas. We believe that everyone has the right to live independentlyand safely, so,it’sno surprise that we recruit passionatepeople who want tomakea differenceandtake responsibility to get things done.
We are looking for an individual with experience within social care to deliver high-quality housing and support services for tenants within the associations over 55s housing schemes.
Acting as the main point of contact for tenants, you will play a vital part in fostering a positive culture, driving continuousimprovementand supporting innovation and efficiency to help achieve Arawak Walton’s strategic goals
You will ensure the provision of high-quality services, effective risk management, and full compliance with health and safety requirements; while overseeing repairs and planned works to ensure they are completed to a high standard.
In this role, you willbe responsible for:
Support Services
-Deliver support services to tenants, carrying out risk assessments and support plans with tenants and complete daily check-ins
Tenant Involvement & Social Activities
-Promote communication by involving tenants in decisions about the running of schemes. Facilitate events which promote tenant interaction.
Scheme Management
-Be responsible for the day-to-day management of facilities and services, liaising with tenants about repairs and contractor access and report repairs
Safeguarding responsibilities
-Be alert to and recognising welfare issues and signs of abuse.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of working with older people
- Exceptionally high standard of customer care and service
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Able to promote andmaintaina positive “can do” attitude
Whetheryou’rewanting to take on more responsibilities orshare your experience with colleagues, this is an excellent opportunity to join a companythat values staff and tenants, is passionate about building communities where people can thrive and will support your career every step pf the way
What we can offer you
- A friendly supportive team where you're known as a person- not just an employee.The opportunity to develop your skills, take on early responsibility and grow your career
- Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and anadditional3 concessionary days over Christmas.
- A generous pension scheme with a 3% employee contribution and an 11.4% employer contribution
- Flexible and family-friendly working policies.
- Perkboxmembership, giving you discounts on shopping, travel. leisure and gym memberships.
- Health and wellbeing support, including free health checks, an Employee AssistanceProgrammeand a health cashback scheme.
- Cycle to Work and low-interest car loan schemes.
- A collaborative workplace where your voice matters and you can make a genuine difference to the communities we serve.
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