Job Description

We are working closely with local authority in Somerset to assist with the appointment of an Extra Care Scheme Manager, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £13.47- £17.82 per hour

Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Extra Care Scheme Manager to oversee the day-to-day housing management and tenancy services within an Extra Care Housing Scheme. The postholder will ensure tenants receive a high-quality, responsive, and customer-focused housing service in a safe, secure, and supportive environment while promoting independence, wellbeing, dignity, and choice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure landlord responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Somerset Council policies, procedures, and relevant housing legislation.
• Encourage independence, personal choice, and wellbeing while supporting tenants to maintain their tenancies.
• Support void property processes including inspections and preparing properties for re-letting.
• Ensure compliance with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements, data protection, and health and safety regulations.
• Develop effective working relationships with Adult Social Care, health professionals, care providers, contractors, and voluntary organisations.

Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
• Relevant housing qualification or willingness to work towards a recognised qualification (e.g., CIH Level 3 or equivalent). 

Essentials:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in housing management within a local authority, housing association, or similar environment.
• Experience providing housing management support to tenants.
• Good knowledge of introductory and secure tenancy agreements and tenancy management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and protecting vulnerable adults.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

#OR106728