The Vacancy
Fixed Term Maternity Cover - 9 Months
37 hours per week - Monday – Friday 8.30 – 16.30
Peterborough PE1
Here at CKH we are looking for a 9 month fixed term Scheme Manager to cover Maternity Leave for one of our Retirement Housing Team.
Our Scheme Managers deliver a proactive and responsive service to tenants living in retirement housing. The role encourages tenant involvement in social activities and the wider community and facilitates effective joint working with external agencies in order to maximise tenant welfare. Our focus is on the holistic wellbeing of our tenants whilst ensuring that they live in a property that is well maintained and fit for purpose enabling them to live as independent as possible.
Please see the full Job Description attached. If you are interested in this role and have the skills and experience listed below, as well as a passion for the health and wellbeing of others, we want to hear from you!
Knowledge & Experience
1. A good understanding of the needs of older people.
2. Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or older people.
3. Experience working in housing, health or social care.
4. Experience of partnership working with other agencies.
5. Experience of carrying out assessments and identifying needs.
6. Experience of involving customers in decision making and service provision.
7. Experience of working to health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
8. Knowledge of the welfare benefits system.
Skills
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to relate to a diverse group of older people.
10. Ability to work effectively on your own; as a team member and with other agencies.
11. Good IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
12. Good personal organisation, record keeping and prioritising skills.
Enhanced DBS check required.
Full U.K. driving licence and access to a vehicle for work is required.
The Company
A commercial business with a social heart, our vision is to create opportunities that change lives through our drive, expertise, resources and passion.
Our dynamic approach has made us one of the region’s leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and the surrounding area, we’re committed to increasing the supply of affordable homes in the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to our approach to adapting to change, and we’ll continue to grow our business in today’s fast-paced operating environment.
There’s more to building communities than building houses. In addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services, we also provide care at home and at our two extra care communities in Peterborough as well as around the clock support through our LifeLine personal alarm service. Our community investment programme sees us working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment, wellbeing and family-friendly services to the heart of our communities, with a rapidly expanding digital support offer too.
You can find out more and the on the CKH website.
Putting People First
CKH actively seeks to continue to build an inclusive environment for its employees and the communities it serves and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
At CKH, everything we do is about the people who live in our homes and access our services. So, we know we need the best people to deliver the outstanding services and support our communities deserve. No matter where your career with us takes you, you’ll be part of a team that makes a difference and creates opportunities that change lives.
As well as working to create sustainable, prosperous communities, we’re also keen to build a workplace community where you can feel supported by colleagues and enjoy your time at work. With a broad range of backgrounds and experience, our team is united by our shared values: action, commitment, excellence, integrity and teamwork. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
We know we need to provide a great working environment to attract the best people. Our offer includes:
13. A great pension scheme: we will double your contribution up to a maximum of 10% and include Life Cover
14. Generous holiday entitlement; 25 days plus bank holidays increasing with time
15. Flexible family friendly and carers policies that allow a range of paid and unpaid leave
16. CKH Rewards benefits platform including cashback on purchases, instant vouchers and reloadable gift cards
17. Westfield Health, giving access to a range of benefits such as 24 hour DoctorLine, Employee Assistance Programme, money back for glasses and dental treatment (after probation)
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