Warden - The Methodist Homestead - Northampton

**Warden with flexibility to Be resident or non-resident.**

**£15 - 17,000.00 Depending on experience and accommodation arrangements.**

**Part-time, 24 hours per week, 28 days leave (including bank holidays) pro-rated.**

**The Methodist Homestead**

**Location: Northampton**

The Methodist Homestead is a Charity specialising in the provision of high-quality independent living Almshouse accommodation for elderly persons. They are searching for a resident warden who can help manage the housing scheme and provide support and assistance to the residents.

The post provides an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team and contribute directly to the success of the organisation.

To be successful you will have a proven track record as a warden or in provision of care for others. A first floor 2-bedroom flat is available to the successful applicant. Local applicants who wish to remain in their own property, within a short journey time are welcome to apply. The Charity will provide training and full professional support. You will have a genuine interest in making a positive contribution to the charity and team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitoring the wellbeing of residents and manage the organisation of activities.
- Reporting any issues with residents and the property to the Trustees on a weekly basis.
- Responding to emergency calls when on duty immediately.
- Providing assistance to residents and keep their family members updated on residents welfare.
- Ensuring all residents have access to a wide range of social activities and encouraging their active participation in these.
- Showing prospective residents around the property.
- Producing a monthly news sheet for residents and Trustees.
- Maintaining required documents, files and records.
- Being responsible for the security of the buildings, site and managing resources and people to assist with this.
- Managing on site facilities, meeting rooms, keep them clean and tidy.
- Overseeing the activities of the site supervisor/gardener
- Arranging any emergency repairs that are required from properties within permitted budgets, managing a petty cash float.
- Working with the site supervisor/ gardener to report on the state and condition of the buildings.
- Providing refreshments (such as tea, coffee, light snacks) for required activities.
- Carrying out any other reasonable task as directed.

**Person Specification**:

- Ideally you should have a good understanding of warden’s responsibilities and be knowledgeable about safeguarding.
- Be able to demonstrate good IT, numeracy and literacy skills.
- Have experience and a track record of working in sheltered accommodation or care services.
- Have a “can-do” attitude and be personally flexible and enjoy working with other people and the elderly and be smartly presented.
- Have a clean driving license.