Job Title Team Leader - Older Persons Services Organisation Colchester Borough Homes Job Description Permanent, part time, 18.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday Colchester Borough Homes is looking for an enthusiastic and performance focussed Team Leader. This role will lead a team who provide a professional service to older people living within sheltered housing. You will be proactive and sensitive in your approach to all aspects of operational support. You will maintain and develop links with both voluntary and professional support services to encourage additional support for tenants. Key Responsibilities Manage, appraise, and develop a team. Customer focused with experience in working for a housing organisation. Responsible for the delivery of comprehensive tenancy management To lead and monitor all safeguarding responsibilities for Sheltered Housing Services. Monitor service provision including facilities management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to demonstrate a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience of working with support agencies and older people We Offer a Range Of Benefits Which Include Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.8 % employer contribution Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement, 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period. The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Provision of a smartphone and laptop Free parking (for when you’re in the office) Discounted gym member - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway. 1 Volunteering Day per year Free Flu Jab Exceptional flexible working arrangement Agile Working at Colchester Borough Homes means having some flexibility about when, where and how we work to best meet the needs of our role and service area. Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, Free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use. You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes by visiting: www.cbhomes.org.uk For an informal discussion please contact: Rebecca Johnson, Housing Manager on 01206 508917 or Emma Lapsley on 07970223563. For further details and to apply please visit Jobs Colchester City Council and click on 'apply via online portal' at the base of the page.” Interview date to be confirmed. Equality & Diversity Commitment Colchester Borough Homes are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant. How To Apply Step 1 – Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification Step 2 – Click ‘Apply online’ below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification Step 3 – Press ‘submit’