Retirement Living Advisor

Job description

BDS are currently recruiting for a Retirement Living Advisor based in Whittlesey
- Supported or retirement housing
- Liaising with external providers
- Assessing potential tenants
- Allocations

You will provide daily communication with the residents, who live independently within the Schemes, you will be responsible for assessing resident’s daily needs, completing support plans and sign posting information, whilst liaising with in-house support workers on a daily basis to ensure a continued smooth service.
You will also report repairs and complete Health and Safety Checks and be in charge of the running of the Scheme as a whole and will need to deliver a constant high service at all times.
Managing voids and lettings, ensuring the scheme is maintained and developing strong links within the local community are all key aspects of the role.
Additionally, you’ll be responsible for resident engagement and involvement and promoting the scheme as a vital local resource.
- Must be able to work on own initiative
- Must be computer literate
- Must be able to easily learn new systems
- Excellent customer service
- Previous Housing experience preferred
- Previous experience of working with older people preferred

Working hours are 2 days a week, 12.5 hours weekly, this is a temporary ongoing position to cover long term sickness.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Part-time hours: 12.5 per week

**Salary**: £14.01 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a current enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months

**Experience**:

- Sheltered Housing Scheme management: 1 year (preferred)

Reference ID: Whittlesey