We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Staffordshire, who are recruiting for a Scheme Manager on a temporary three month contract. The position is due to start immediately. The hourly rate of pay is £18.00 via an Umbrella company. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a scheme-based setting, hold an Enhanced DBS and have proven experience of Scheme Manger duties. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Responsible for the housing management service for an elderly client base (55), ensuring that residents are provided with appropriate advice and options to maintain their tenancy Carrying out visits across two schemes, one containing approximately 18 properties and the other around 26 properties Conducting daily welfare calls and visits with tenants Responsible for identifying and reporting repairs to the Door Entry System and Lifeline Systems Responsible for carrying out Health and Safety checks within tenant properties and across the patch Dealing with telephone and email enquires from all internal and external customers Responding to pull cord alarms, also ensuring these are installed safety within tenants' properties Working alongside external partners including GP's/doctors on behalf of customer Experience required: Supporting older or vulnerable residents and p roven experience in supported housing scheme overseeing the day-to-day operations Dealing with challenging behaviour, mental health issues, or dementia Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Ability to communicate clearly with older and vulnerable residents Confidence dealing with sensitive or distressing situations Knowledgeof adult safeguarding thresholds and procedures Strong risk assessment and risk management skills Working hours: 37.50 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.