Sheltered Housing Officer

Sheltered Housing Officer
BDS now recruiting for a sheltered housing officer to provide housing related support to older adults residing in two schemes in Bradford.

You will have previous experience working as a scheme manager or supported housing officer within Social Housing/Supported Living. The main role is to provide daily communication with the residents, who live independently within the Scheme, and you will be responsible for assessing resident’s daily needs, completing support plans and sign posting information, whilst liaising with in-house support workers on a daily basis to ensure a continued smooth service.

You will also report repairs and complete Health and Safety Checks and be in charge of the running of the Scheme as a whole and will need to deliver a constant high service at all times.

Furthermore you will be responsible for Managing voids and lettings, ensuring the schemes are maintained and developing strong links within the local community are all key aspects of the role.

Working hours are 35 per year worked Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm with an hours break for lunch each day. Salary starts at £26,000per year paye. The post is initially an on-going contract however the post will be advertised on a permanent basis later in the year.