Ashburn Gardens, Ashburton
25 hours per week
£17,145 (FTE £24,861) per annum
Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Scheme Manager, specialising in the needs of older people, to live on-site in a two bedroom house. The accommodation will have a license agreement in place and a monthly charge is payable for the accommodation, plus utilities. You will work 5 hours per day Monday-Friday on a permanent basis.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our Sheltered Housing Scheme in Ashburton to deliver a high-quality service to customers in accordance with Westward's policies and practices. Ashburn Gardens is a leasehold development that is situated in the town of Ashburton, Devon. It comprises of 30 self contained properties for those aged over 60.
Duties of this position include:
Assisting residents to help maintain their well-being and independence
Consulting with residents on all issues affecting them and their home and liaising with relevant agencies
Carrying out a telephone morning call service. - if required
Account for income and expenditure on the scheme
Undertaking regular pendant alarm equipment checks (as required)
Carrying out regular health and safety assessments, reporting and following up
You will be required to participate in resident/scheme meetings as required, integrate new residents into the scheme, encourage, support and co-ordinate social activities. To view the job description, please click here.
Is this you?
* Knowledge and experience of working with older people
* Good communication skills
* Effective use of Computerised Housing systems
Understanding of confidentiality and demonstrable ability to work with confidential information
Ability to work flexibly, use own initiative and lone work
The benefits of working for Westward include:
* On-site accommodation in a two bedroom house, for which an accommodation charge is currently payable at £362.33 per month, plus utilities.
* A competitive annual salary of £17,145 (FTE £24,861) per annum
* Company Laptop and Mobile Phone
* 26 days Annual Leave + Bank holidays (pro-rata)
* Healthcare plan with retail discount benefits package
* Company Pension Scheme - matched contributions up to 10%.
* No personal care responsibilities
* £250 refer a friend scheme
* Casual dress code
Should you be shortlisted for the post, you will be invited to visit the scheme, which will allow you to meet residents and view the scheme and accommodation.
Closing date: 1st August 2025
Interview date: Week Commencing 11th August 2025
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