Job Title: Retirement Scheme Manager (Visiting)
Job Location: Pensnett, Great Barr and Yardley
Salary: £20,545.62
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Pensnett (20 hours), Great Barr (4 Hours) and Yardley (4 hours)
About the role
We have a unique opportunity available for a Visiting Scheme Manager to manage a leasehold retirement scheme at Primrose Park in Pensnett and visit two other leasehold retirement schemes at Gorstie Croft, Great Barr and Newman Place, Yardley once a week.
All three schemes offer independent living to adults over 55/60 in bungalows and flats.
You should be able to work on your own initiative and be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies who provide a service to older people. Effective communication skills are essential as is an ability to make decisions and solve problems.
This post is 28 hours per week Monday to Friday with 20 hours at Pensnett, four hours at Great Barr and four hours at Yardley.
Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.
About you
You should be able to cope well in emergencies and stay calm under pressure. This is essential as you will be expected to deal with any accidents and emergencies.
The post includes looking after the general welfare of residents and providing an effective link between GreenSquareAccord and the residents. You will also need to monitor the work of contractors on site, keep accurate records of site visits, resident`s details and petty cash and a competency in Microsoft Office is therefore essential.
We are looking for someone who is a friendly, approachable and likeable character. Although previous experience would be an advantage this role requires a kind-hearted person willing to engage with the residents and training can be given where necessary.
About us
We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.
We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.
Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.
We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.
Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.
We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
* We believe our customer is everything
* We are one team
* We are supportive and caring
* We are business-minded for social purpose
* We are curious and ambitious.
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes:
* 25 days annual holiday entitlement
* A defined contribution pension scheme.
* Trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Two days paid volunteering leave per year
* Buying and selling of annual leave
* Opt-in health cash plan with cover on eye test and glasses, Dental, therapy and much more
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the essential eligibility criteria for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.