Sheltered Housing Scheme Manager

BDS (Northern) Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association seeks a Supported Housing Advisor in Blackburn to provide housing management services for older adults. The role includes daily welfare checks, tenant communication, and health and safety checks. Ideal candidates will have experience in supported housing and strong communication skills. This is a temp ongoing position offering flexibility with hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar scheme management role, especially in supported housing.
• Understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults.
• Confident in conducting health and safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily welfare checks to residents.
• Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication.
• Monitor tenant rent accounts and address arrears.

Skills

Communication

Tenant Management

Health and Safety Checks

Job description

BDS are currently working with a leading housing association to recruit a Supported Housing Advisor to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services for the over 55s in Blackburn, BB1 area.

Duties:

• Daily welfare checks to residents.
• Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding
• Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained.
• Coordinate with external agencies and providers when necessary.
• Monitor tenant rent accounts, ensuring deadlines are met and addressing any arrears
• Act promptly on complaints regarding anti-social behaviour, escalating where needed.
• Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies.

Criteria:

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered or supported housing setting.
• Strong understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults
• Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments
• Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements
• Experience working collaboratively with external agencies to support tenants' needs

Hours: 20 per week ideally Monday to Friday but would consider 4 days

Pay: Circa 15.49ph PAYE or 19.68ph umbrella

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with a leading housing association.

This is a temp ongoing position to start ASAP!

Please note; this role requires a full enhanced DBS Certificate dated in the previous 12 months.

Apply now for immediate consideration!