Senior Manager (Social & Elderly Wellness)

Hong Kong Housing Society; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Housing Society is seeking a senior manager to lead the Caring, Engaging and Smart (CES) and Senior Citizen Residences Scheme (SCRS) initiatives. The role requires steering service strategy, coordinating resources and ensuring alignment with corporate targets.

The successful candidate will build partnerships with local and international providers, oversee governance and drive service excellence for elderly communities in HKHS estates.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or related discipline.
• Gerontology/management qualification is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior management to formulate strategies, plans and policies for CES and SCRS services and facilities in alignment with corporate goals.
• Coordinate CES and SCRS services and facilities within resources and financial targets.
• Monitor administration of CES and SCRS teams and system development and evaluate services.
• Engage and develop relationships with local and international elderly/community service providers and stakeholders.
• Promote HKHS elderly services to stakeholders.
• Represent SEWS in meetings and conferences as needed.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Cantonese

Education

Degree in social work or related discipline

Gerontology/management qualification (advantage)

Job description

• Assist the senior management to formulate strategies, plans and policies for Caring, Engaging and Smart (CES) and Senior Citizen Residences Scheme (SCRS) services and facilities in alignment with the corporate goals.
• Responsible for the service development and coordination of the CES and SCRS services and facilities, ensuring these services and facilities are operated within available resources and according to the corporate strategies and financial targets laid down by HKHS.
• Monitor the overall administration of CES and SCRS teams and relevant system development, conducting service evaluation, upholding corporate governance and monitoring intra-team coordination across housing estates of HKHS.
• Engage and develop collaborative relationships with local and international elderly/community service providers, professional organizations, government departments, user groups, foundations and related private agencies.
• Promote the social and elderly services of HKHS to all stakeholders.
• Represent the Social and Elderly Wellness Section (SEWS) in relevant meetings, working groups and conferences, whenever necessary.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor deems appropriate.

The Person

• Degree holder, preferably in social work, or other healthcare related discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years relevant experience serving the elderly, family or community, including 8 years at management position. Possess gerontology/management qualification will be a definite advantage.
• Demonstrate business acumen, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess experience in operating self-financing services will be a definite advantage.
• Familiar with social services delivery process, cost control and budget making.
• Fluent spoken English and Cantonese, and good written English and Chinese.

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to suitable candidates.

You are welcome to visit our websitehttp://www.hkhs.com to learn more about us.

Applicants not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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