Overview
Sheltered Housing Officer – Castle Point, Essex
Temporary, Full Time
£30ph
Our client is seeking to appoint two dedicated and compassionate Sheltered Housing Officers to work as part of our Sheltered Housing Team, to deliver a resident focused, data led, performance driven service. These roles are being recruited on a 3 month temporary basis and will be based on site 5 days per week.
Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day operations of a sheltered housing scheme
* Conduct tenant inductions, daily welfare checks, and maintain support plans
* Ensure health and safety compliance, including fire safety and telecare systems
* Liaise with external agencies to coordinate tenant support and social activities
* Promote independence while fostering community cohesion
* Respond to safeguarding concerns and maintain accurate records
* Participate in an emergency out-of-hours rota
Requirements / Qualifications
* Communicates clearly and empathetically with older and vulnerable people
* Experience of working or caring for vulnerable or older people and those living with long term disability
* Works independently and remains calm under pressure
* Has IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office
* Demonstrates excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
* Experience in sheltered housing or similar environments
* Understands safeguarding and assistive technologies like telecare
* Flexible attitude to being called upon to work in an emergency or unusual circumstances
* Holds a valid driving licence and has access to transport with business insurance
Additional information
To find out more information please contact(url removed)
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.
We are an equal opportunity agency
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