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Independent Living Scheme Manager, Cambridge
Client:
bpha
Location:
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Construction
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
34c00fbc0597
Job Views:
5
Posted:
30.03.2025
Expiry Date:
14.05.2025
Job Description:
Permanent
Full time (30 hours)
Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual with a proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a supported housing environment? Do you possess a strong commitment to empowering individuals to lead independent lives within their communities? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a self-motivated Specialist Housing Manager to oversee two Independent Living Schemes in Daventry and Milton Keynes. This role is pivotal in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our residents. Working 30 hours per week, we offer flexible arrangements from Monday to Friday. A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this position.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Lead the effective housing management of two Independent Living Schemes, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
- Provide floating support to the Independent Living Service as and when required.
- Conduct assessments to understand the housing and support needs of prospective and current customers, enabling successful tenancy sustainment.
- Manage scheme budgets and develop actionable plans to meet service objectives.
- Collaborate with external agencies to enhance the support provided to our customers.
- Address housing-related issues including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, safeguarding, and maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and oversee facility maintenance.
We’d Love to Meet Someone With:
- A genuine passion for supporting others, demonstrating empathy and compassion.
- Knowledge and understanding of housing management and tenancy issues (training provided for outstanding candidates without specific experience).
- Familiarity with professional boundaries, safeguarding principles, and managing antisocial behaviour.
- Strong experience in providing person-centred support, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong IT literacy.
- Confidence to work independently, with effective risk assessment and support planning capabilities.
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload.
What We Offer You:
- A competitive salary of £30,500 per annum (pro rata).
- 28 days of holiday PLUS Bank Holidays.
- Private health care and free life assurance.
- Access to a comprehensive suite of wellbeing services and tools, including a digital gym.
- Opportunities for professional development and learning.
- Discounted gym membership and retail discount scheme.
Please note, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application.
Interview date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if we receive a suitable number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.