Scheme Coordinator – Portadown Area

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Portadown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great on-job training

Contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan (including dependent-

Free employee health checks

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Radius Housing seeks a Scheme Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations of its schemes in the Portadown Area. The role involves assisting tenants to live independently, coordinating on-site services and liaising with external agencies as needed.

The post supports social events, housing plans and ensures a safe, well-maintained living environment for residents. Closing date 16 November 2026; permanent/fixed-term opportunities may arise.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience (in the last 6 years) in a paid or unpaid capacity.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (at a minimum of Grade C) to include English and Maths or equivalent.
• AND A minimum of 2 years relevant experience(in the last 6 years) in a paid or unpaid capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the housing schemes to support tenants living independently.
• Provide liaison with statutory or voluntary agencies when needed and assist in emergency situations.
• Coordinate social events and develop individual housing support plans with tenants.
• Ensure the on-site environment is safe, clean and well maintained.

Education

GCSEs incl English and Maths

Minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Job description

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Scheme Coordinator – Portadown Area Radius Housing

• Closing Date: 16 November 2026
• Location: Portadown Area
• Hours: 36
• Job Ref: FHA04670

The Association seeks to establish a standing list of applicants for appointment to the role of Scheme Coordinator. The standing list will be used to fill permanent and fixed term opportunities within the Portadown area, which may arise in the next 12-month period.

Our Scheme Coordinators play a vital role in our independent living schemes. They are responsible for the day-to-day management of the schemes, enabling our tenants to live confidently, independently and positively in their own homes, and ensuring the safe and smooth operation of the Scheme. The role is at the heart of our delivery of services to our tenants.

Location: Portadown Area

Reference: FHA04670

Our Scheme Coordinators helping and encourage our tenants to lead independent lives in a safe and welcoming environment. Whilst our tenants have their own independent homes within the Scheme, they benefit from a range of additional on-site housing services provided via the Scheme Coordinator. This ranges from a tailored welcome and induction on moving in, to liaison on the resident’s behalf with statutory or voluntary agencies if this is needed, and support in the event of an emergency. Our Scheme Coordinators also arrange social events for our tenants and agree individual housing support plans with them.

The Scheme Coordinator also has oversight of the physical environment within the Scheme to ensure that tenants are safe and benefit from a clean, and well maintained living environment.

In our recent survey our tenants described the Scheme Coordinator role as….

A vital service that helps tenants live independently in their own home.

A vital role that helps encourage social interactions amongst tenants.

A vital service that provides peace of mind to tenants and their families.

For full role details please see the full Job Description.

The Association

Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.

Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role.

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

• 3 years relevant experience (in the last 6 years) in a paid or unpaid capacity.

OR

Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (at a minimum of Grade C) to include English and Maths or equivalent.

AND

A minimum of 2 years relevant experience(in the last 6 years) in a paid or unpaid capacity.

In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including

• great on-job training
• a contributory pension scheme
• a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age)
• free employee health checks
• a Cycle to Work scheme

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

Closing date for applications is 16 th November 2026 unless otherwise stated.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar vacancies permanent / fixed term which may arise.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ