Sheltered Scheme Manager
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Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust
Salary: £14 per hour
Sheltered Scheme Manager
The Sheltered Scheme Manager provides a non-residential service to JRHT’s sheltered housing residents living at the scheme in accordance with the residents support plan.
Providing support to the residents with their lifeline units and liaise with both the local authority and service provider; undertake programming / administration work in relation to the lifeline units as required.
Support residents to maintain independent living and to provide peace of mind, while respecting the individual resident’s right of privacy. Provide a safe and secure environment which residents feel confident to live in and to engage in their community by raising awareness of both local opportunities and events promoted by JRHT.
You will be responsible for
* Supporting residents to maintain their independence and quality of life; provide a welfare visit to those residents who require one under their support plan; liaise with multi-disciplinary agencies regarding the general welfare of the residents.
* Organise the programming & administration of lifeline units for both new & existing residents on the scheme.
* Ensure the safety and well-being of the residents, by being alert to any changes in the resident’s circumstances e.g. health, financial needs, living conditions, elder abuse, and referring to the appropriate service; recording any findings and check that the resident understands and is happy with any decisions made, and that these decisions are made with their consent; to make sure the needs of residents with regard to safety and well-being are met on every level.
* To keep up to date records & support plans by maintaining accurate information regarding the resident’s next of kin, GP, and all other agencies involved in the care of the resident. Completing a support plan in conjunction with the resident at the start of their tenancy, which is then reviewed every six months throughout their tenancy, to ensure that the Neighbourhood Services team and JRHT’s emergency response warden call service are aware and updated of any changes in the resident’s circumstances.
* Ensure the sheltered housing scheme is safe from potential hazards by: reporting all hazards, defects, repairs to the Customer Services Team as soon as they are identified: undertaking scheduled health and safety inspection of each site in accordance with JRHT’s compliance standards; ensuring all remedial work is completed to the required standard; recording and managing all accidents and incidents on ASSURE, JRHTs Health & Safety Management system.
Passion and a drive to succeed will be paramount in this role and we are looking for someone who can make a real difference seeking to continually evolve processes and have a focus on tangible outcomes whilst maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment.
Energy and tenacity will underpin this role and if you feel that you have the experience and the will to succeed then we would love to hear from you!
will have considerable managerial experience working within adult social care, and be fully conversant with compliance and the application of legal and regulatory requirements. You will have strong people management skills and have experience of managing budgets and financial plans. Have knowledge/experience of supporting residents living with Dementia
You will also need to demonstrate practical knowledge of CQC Standards and Inspection Framework as well as Health and Safety in a Care setting. A collaborative approach with our residents, families and staff is essential.
You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check for this role.
About us
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North East. JRF and JRHT are two important influencing organisations with an ambitious agenda for inspiring positive change in the UK in line with our vision of a prosperous and poverty free UK.
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At JRF/JRHT we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
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