Salary: £29,539 - £34,613
Location: Grantham
Hours: 35
Closing Date: 15/11/2026 23:59
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in 11 days at 23:59 GMT.
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The Vacancy
Scheme Manager (Independent Living for Older Persons)
Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently, safely and with dignity?
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and customer-focused Scheme Manager to join our Independent Living for Older Persons (ILOP) project at Steeple Leas.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of older residents, helping them maintain their independence while creating a welcoming and supportive community environment.
About Steeple Leas
Steeple Leas is a warm and welcoming supported housing scheme providing long-term accommodation across 35 self-contained flats. Our aim is to empower residents to live independently while fostering a strong sense of community through regular tenant engagement, activities and support.
As part of the wider ILOP service, you will work alongside a team of Scheme Managers located across the East Midlands, reporting directly to the ILOP Manager.
"I am proud to manage a scheme where we have seen older people able to get their independence and confidence back. Our scheme is much more than just buildings – we’re a big supportive family!" - Current Scheme Manager
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing housing management and tenancy support to older residents.
- Building positive relationships with tenants, families, carers and external agencies to help meet resident needs.
- Promoting customer wellbeing, independence and tenancy sustainability.
- Reporting repairs and undertaking regular health and safety inspections throughout the scheme.
- Supporting residents to access appropriate services, aids and adaptations.
- Encouraging tenant participation through meetings, activities and community engagement opportunities.
- Ensuring communal areas are safe, welcoming and well maintained.
- Monitoring and maintaining secure access arrangements across the scheme.
About You
- Knowledge of current social housing and housing management issues.
- An understanding of the issues affecting older people and the challenges they may face in maintaining independent living.
- Substantial experience of supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and food hygiene requirements.
- An understanding of people's human rights and the importance of promoting dignity, choice and independence.
- Excellent communication, organisation and partnership-working skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with residents, colleagues and external partners.
- An understanding of the needs of people from diverse social, cultural and racial backgrounds.
Working Pattern
This role is contracted for 35 hours per week, worked over 5 days a week with working hours covered between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Additional Information
Our Head Office is based in Clifton, and you will occasionally be required to attend training and meetings there.
As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a work-related assessment at interview.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to helping older people live independently and confidently within their own homes and communities. Every day brings the chance to make a genuine difference to residents' wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
If you're passionate about providing excellent customer service and supporting older people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
The Company
We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.
Some Benefits
- Wellbeing
- plan
- NCHA
- pension
- Free DBS
- checks
- £250 referral bonus
- Generous annual
- leave
- Free healthcare
- cash plan
- Company social
- events
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
- Free training and development
- Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes
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Scheme Manager (ILOPS) Steeple Leas in Grantham employer: Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited
At NCHA, we are dedicated to empowering young people and fostering their independence in a supportive and values-driven environment. As a recognised Great Place to Work, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a generous benefits package that includes a wellbeing plan, free healthcare cash plan, and social events, all aimed at enhancing your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals in Newark.
Contact Details:
Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited Recruitment Team
