Interim Elderly Scheme Manager – Immediately Required
Our client, a well-renowned and highly recognised Housing Association is seeking an experienced Scheme Manager to provide support to one of their already established sheltered elderly schemes in Essex who care for clients over 55.
Position: Elderly Scheme Manager
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: 2 Months
Location: Essex
Rate: £13 - 16 per hour (Dependent on experience)
DBS: Enhanced Required (Preferably on update service)
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the scheme is well maintained and communal areas are up to standard
- Where appropriate, report any repairs or health and safety concerns
- Consistently conversing with tenants to ensure rights are upheld and monitor their wellbeing, identifying when additional support is required
- To control the potential loss of revenue by monitoring, reporting and taking action on voids and arrears to maximise income
- Liaise with external services including NHS, social services and financial support, signposting residents where necessary
- Complete independent living assessments for scheme tenants in person and over the phone
- Carry out regular welfare checks to tenants over the phone and in person
- Regularly carrying out health and safety as well as any other necessary compliance checks as and when applicable
- Have a strong knowledge of safeguarding and promote the welfare of individuals and families as required
Essential Requirements:
- Experience in working with elderly clients in a sheltered living scheme
- Enhanced DBS (preferably on the update service)
- Knowledge of health and safety checks and track record of providing advice in this area
- Have a personable approach when regularly engaging with customers
If you have experience to match this Elderly Support Worker opportunity, or if you would like more information on the role, please contact James Dingwall on
020 7557 7667 or send your CV to jdingwall@venngroup.com
*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for £25 worth of vouchers from a choice of high street organisations.