Sheltered Housing Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sheltered Housing Warden Manager
Balkerne Gardens Trust is a not for profit organisation, providing pathways of care and support to older people in the Colchester area.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sheltered Housing Warden Manager to oversee our scheme of 69 sheltered housing flats in the centre of Colchester.
Safe and secure homes can make people’s lives. Therefore, you will be responsible for the day to day management of our Sheltered Housing complex, including health and safety compliance and fire checks, assisting tenants with low-level anti-social behaviour problems, queries around repairs and helping new tenants to settle in. Previous experience of working with older people is essential and previous experience in housing is preferred.
You will need to have experience in leading a team, be able to work on your own initiative and be computer literate. You will have a friendly and happy demeanour, enjoy speaking with tenants and support them by signposting information on other services, as well as arranging outings, social activities and entertainment for them.
You will be leading an excellent team who support our tenants to maintain their independence, enabling them to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.
This role is part time (up to 30 hours per week) but flexibility is essential due to activities that may occur in the evening or at weekends.
Salary is £27,000 per annum (based on 30 hours per week).
20 days annual leave and 8 days bank holiday pus an additional 5 days annual leave per annum for participating in the Manager on-call rota.
To apply for this role, please visit our website www.balkernegardens.org.uk/careerswhere you will find an online application form and job description.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- sheltered housing or other relevant care or support setting: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent management qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Reference ID: SHManager
Expected start date: 12/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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