Sheltered Housing Scheme Manager

BDS (Northern) Limited; Dulverton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A housing association in Dulverton is seeking a Sheltered Housing Scheme Manager to provide management services for over 55s. You will conduct welfare checks, facilitate property lettings, and ensure health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in housing management and collaboration with external agencies. This is a temporary part-time role, requiring a full enhanced DBS Certificate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly in sheltered housing.
• Strong understanding of tenant and housing management for older adults.
• Confident in conducting health and safety checks in residential environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily welfare checks to residents.
• Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks.
• Coordinate with external agencies.
• Monitor tenant rent accounts and address arrears.
• Act on complaints regarding anti-social behaviour.

Skills

Housing management

Tenant communication

Health and safety checks

Collaboration with external agencies

Conflict resolution

Job description

Overview

BDS are currently working with a housing association to recruit a Sheltered Housing scheme manager to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services for the over 55s in Dulverton.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience working collaboratively with external agencies to support tenants' needs

Hours: 30 per week

Pay: GBP15.49 PAYE GBP20.00 per hour umbrella.

This is a temporary ongoing role

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