Independent Living Scheme Manager – Older Persons

Nottingham Community Housing Association; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A community housing organization is seeking a compassionate Scheme Manager to support older residents at Warwick Flats. This role involves managing housing and tenancy support, coordinating care, and promoting community involvement. Candidates should have knowledge of social housing and experience with vulnerable individuals. A flexible work schedule is offered along with competitive benefits including a wellbeing plan and training opportunities.

Benefits

Wellbeing plan

Pension

Free DBS checks

£250 referral bonus

Generous annual leave

Free healthcare cash plan

Company social events

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Free training and development

Discounted bus pass schemes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues affecting older people.
• Understanding of health & safety and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing management and tenancy support to older residents.
• Coordinate with families and external agencies to meet tenant needs.
• Manage voids and lettings, including viewings and assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of social housing

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals

Effective communication skills

Coordination skills

Job description

Overview

Salary: £17,124 - £20,065 per annum (£28,540 - £33,443 FTE)
Location: Bottesford
Hours: 21
Closing Date: 06/10/2025 23:59

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in 8 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and with dignity? We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Scheme Manager to join our friendly Independent Living for Older Persons (ILOPS) team at Warwick Flats.

About Warwick Flats

Warwick Flats is a warm and welcoming supported housing scheme offering long-term accommodation in 22 self-contained flats. We empower residents to live independently while fostering a strong sense of community through regular tenant meetings and activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Scheme Manager, you’ll:

• Provide housing management and tenancy support to older residents.
• Coordinate with families, carers, and external agencies to meet tenant needs.
• Report repairs and conduct regular health and safety checks.
• Manage voids and lettings, including viewings and assessments.
• Promote tenant engagement and community involvement.
• Maintain secure access and communal areas.
• Support residents with aids, adaptations, and access to services.

You’ll Bring

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of social housing and issues affecting older people.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of health & safety and safeguarding.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Additional Info

The 21 hours per week will be covered over a minimum of 3 days per week; there is flexibility around which days of the week but working days must be between Monday and Friday.

Our Head Office is based in Clifton, and you will be required to attend training here on occasion.

Please note you will be asked to complete a work-related test as part of the interview process.

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
• 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

Documents

Helping Our Customers - Download
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy - Download
Scheme Manager - Role Profile - April 21.docx - Download