Sheltered Housing Manager

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Housing Manager to manage the overall performance of the retirement living services in Peterborough.

You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

This is a senior management role with responsibility for the performance of the service, including housing management, support, maintenance, catering and administration between 2 services

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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 4 or Registered Manager Award is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this

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As the Housing Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Take overall responsibility for the efficient running of the service, including housing management, care and support, maintenance, catering and administration


• Lead, manage and develop staff teams through effective recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and training


• Ensure high-quality care and support planning is in place, reviewed regularly and delivered in a person-centred way


• Maintain robust housing management systems, including void management, sign-ups, resident inductions and arrears management


• Promote residents' dignity, independence, choice and involvement in decision-making


• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, health & safety, food safety and infection prevention requirements


• Manage and monitor the service budget, ensuring financial viability and sustainability


• Build strong relationships with residents, families, volunteers, local authorities and external agencies


• Develop community links and promote the scheme within the local area, including engagement with minority and under-represented groups


• Participate in an on-call rota and travel occasionally for meetings, assessments or training

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working in a care setting at a senior or supervisory level


• Experience of managing staff teams, including supervision, appraisal, training and performance management


• Experience of managing budgets and financial plans


• Knowledge of housing management and welfare benefits


• Awareness of best practice in dementia care and supporting older people with increasing physical and emotional needs


• Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills


• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft products


• A flexible approach to work, including on-call duties and occasional travel

The successful Housing Manager will receive an excellent salary up to £35,683 per annum.

This exciting position is a Full Time role working 37 hours a week on days.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).


• A strong pension scheme and life assurance


• Support with professional development and relevant qualifications


• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund


• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies


• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app


• A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities


• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

Reference ID: 7244

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV