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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/39827/1483
Contract Type:
Permanent Part Time
Working Hours:
17.5
Location:
Oxford
Closing Date:
04/11/2026
Vacancy Category:
Service Area:
C & S Specialist Housing
Directorate:
Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities
Our Vacancy
Later Living Community Manager (Part Time)
17.5 hours per week (Working days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
Help create a place residents are proud to call home.
Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and thrive within their community? We're looking for a compassionate, proactive and experienced Community Manager to play a vital role in delivering an outstanding service to residents in one of our older persons' housing schemes.
This is far more than a housing role. You'll be the friendly face residents trust, ensuring they feel safe, supported and connected while maintaining a welcoming, well-managed environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing practical support and guidance to residents, helping resolve issues and access the right services.
- Building strong relationships with residents, colleagues, health and social care partners, and local agencies.
- Identifying safeguarding concerns and managing risks appropriately.
- Monitoring repairs, maintenance, health and safety requirements, and contractor performance.
- Promoting resident engagement and wellbeing through activities and community initiatives.
- Ensuring the scheme remains safe, compliant, clean and feels like a home, not an institution.
- Maintaining accurate records and case management information.
- Supporting and supervising on-site staff where required.
What You’ll Need
- Experience in housing management and working within a residential, supported housing or older people services environment.
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults and an understanding of health and social care issues.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessments, health and safety, and repairs reporting.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build trust and positive relationships.
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and work independently.
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, BeKind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and PullTogether. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, included, and empowered.
What We Offer
- Up to 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
- 4 x salary life assurance
- Up to 10% pension contribution
Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
Please note, an enhanced basic DBS check is required for this role
Interview Dates:
First stage interviews will take place via Teams on Thursday 12th November
Second stage interviews will take place in person in Oxford during the week commencing 16th November
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Talent Specialist Joanne Ayliffe at Joanne.Ayliffe@peabody.org.uk.
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Later Living Community Manager in Oxford employer: Peabody
At Peabody, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and inclusivity, providing housing caseworkers with ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers. With a flexible benefits package and a commitment to employee well-being, working at our Pitsea office allows you to contribute to vital services while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
