Sheltered Housing Development Manager

Description

Job Title: Sheltered Housing Development Manager

Location: Newcastle–under–Lyme, Staffordshire

Salary: 26,511.27 per year

Job type: Full Time, Permanent. 35 hours per week

Alpha Living is an award–winning specialist older peoples housing provider based on the Wirral and operates across the Northwest and Yorkshire regions.

The Role:

We are currently looking for a Sheltered Housing Development Manager to provide a high quality, effective and resident focused intensive housing management service to the residents in Sheltered Housing Developments as directed by the Area Manager.

Activities and Responsibilities:

Provide sound advice to residents and their advocates or appointees for rent arrears, aids & adaptations and other housing management related issues.Clearly explain the conditions of tenancy to new residents at sign up. This includes logging & receipt of keys, to produce tenancy/sign up pack and explain the terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement and their security of tenure within it.To actively promote the development, carry out viewings, show potential residents and partner agencies around the development and promote the services provided.To effectively advise and assist residents or their appointees in dealing with HB / UC claims during tenancy sign up process and throughout theirPutting the resident in touch with or advising them on availability of care, support and welfare services, where not provided by Alpha Living. Encouraging residents to engage and maintain those contactsInitially contacting relatives or care services directly when there appears to be a cause for concern and making safeguarding referrals should it beEnsuring the incoming residents are settled into their new home and are comfortable that they can accept their new tenancy responsibilities.Maximising income from rent and service charge collection and void turnaround following company processes and procedures.Give sound advice relating to resettlement and permanent move–on accommodation opportunities. This also includes any preparatory work required on resettlement of residents needing to move on.Proactively participate in staff engagement activities e.g. roadshows, staff conferences, caf consultations/people engagement, group sessions and development managers' events.To attend meetings and events as may be required from time to time at other Alpha developments and external locations which may not be easily accessible by public transport.To provide line management for Housekeepers employed within the Development and supervising Repairs/Service contractors who visit.Facilitate and report day to day repairs within theUndertake robust routine testing of all door entry systems and fireTo undertake robust routine health and safety audits of shared / communal areas and robust property inspections as required to maintain a safe and comfortable standard within the Developments.To maintain accurate resident and property records using the Civica CX Housing Management System.To actively carry out support plans and support reviews with residents in line with Alpha Living's internal procedures.Covering for other Development Managers when colleagues are away.Sitting with residents whilst waiting for emergency servicesPerson specification:

Education and Qualifications;

(Essential)

Social Housing Experience(Desirable)

A housing qualificationEvidence of Continuous Professional DevelopmentExperience;

(Essential)

ICT skills which are applied in a way to provide an effective housing serviceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven experience of delivering excellent customer service(Desirable)

Experience of working in the field of Independent Living/Sheltered HousingSkills, knowledge and ability:

(Essential)

Ability to problem solve and act as an advocate for customersAbility to plan organise & prioritise work under pressureAble to communicate complex or sensitive issues to customers in a clear and concise mannerProven ability to work independently and use own initiative in challenging situationsPersonal characteristics:

(Essential)

Ability to take responsibility of own training & self–developmentWillingness and proven ability to work flexibly and adapt to the service, giving consideration to the needs of vulnerable customersCommitted to equality and diversityOther:

(Desirable)

Must hold a full UK driving License and have access to own carNo role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times. The postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described above.

If you like the sound of this role, we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role, as well as a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification above.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Sheltered Housing Manager, Housing Scheme Manager, Housing Manager, will all be considered

Ad ID: 5416907914