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SOUTHERN HOUSING GROUP
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Ryde, Isle of Wight
Extra Care Scheme Officer
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Contract Type: Permanent |
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Overview
Extra Care Scheme Officer Job reference: SIC - 18599 Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum Department: Care & Support Hours per week: 35 Southern Housing Group are looking for a Extra Care Scheme Officer who will join an exciting and dynamic team, in a new role, within a growing and forward-thinking organisation. Ryde Village is our flagship extra care scheme due to be ready by late Spring 2020. The scheme has been built to a high specification. All the flats and communal areas have been designed with the residents needs in mind. We are looking for someone to join our Supporting Independence and Care Team (SI&C) and help us to deliver a first-class housing management service to the residents and customers of Ryde Village. The Extra Care Scheme Officer will be responsible for delivering excellent scheme and facilities management to ensure a high quality service is provided to residents and customers to support them to remain independent in their homes and within the wider community. We are looking for a strong team player who is able to communicate well with their colleagues and be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. You will also need great organisational skills and a natural empathy for building relationships with people. You will need a valid driving licence or the ability to effectively and efficiently visit company offices and properties Required Skills & Experience Strong experience of supervising staff Good understanding of housing management' Understanding of the diverse needs of vulnerable people Experience of providing excellent customer care What we'll offer you A very competitive salary of £22,000 per annum, depending on experience Generous holiday entitlement The ability to carry over annual leave, buy extra leave and sell excess leave Flexible working - covering weekdays, evenings and weekends A great pension scheme Access to various discount cards Cash claim-back on medical treatments Employee referral scheme Travel to work loan Training provided as part of the role Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance More information can be found on our careers page - https://www.shgroup.org.uk/about-us/build-your-career-with-us/ Why work for Southern Housing Group? Southern Housing Group is one of the largest housing associations in the UK and has a well-established reputation as a successful business with social objectives. The Group provides a range of homes for people in housing need, including social rent, affordable rent, shared ownership and outright sales. Along with being a housing association we provide care services and supported housing on the Isle of Wight. We help people to live independently, either in their own homes or in one of our supported homes. We have a great deal of experience working with a diverse range of people with many different needs. We aim to: Put our customers first and at the heart of everything we do Help our customers live as independently as possible and achieve their goals Ensure our customers are treated with dignity, compassion and respect Understand that each of our customers is an individual, with unique needs, preferences, and wishes Our services meet or exceed regulatory guidelines and requirements and our experienced staff are trained to a high standard, subject to appropriate background checks. When I first started working at Southern Housing Group five years ago I wasn't really sure which direction in life I wanted to go; since working for the group I have been given some amazing opportunities for both personal growth and career development. I can honestly say Southern Housing Group is a great place to work I have always had full support and encouragement from my managers which has given me that extra drive to succeed further within my career path pushing me to take on new and challenging opportunities; I feel that I am the perfect example of how a company can help an individual grow. Deputy Manager, Byrnhill Grove Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2020 For more information, to see the job description and to apply, please visit www.shgroup.org.uk/about-us/careers or email us your CV and a covering letter by clicking APPLY NOW & quote the relevant reference. For this role, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and access to a vehicle. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume that your application has not been progressed. After this period of time, we will delete all your personal information. We thank you for your interest in working at Southern Housing Group.