Sheltered Co-coordinator

**Sheltered Co-Ordinator Immediately Required**

**Duration**: Temporary - End of March

**Location**: Blaby

**Hours**: 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

**Pay Rate**: £12.57 - £14.50 via Umbrella per hour (Negotiable for right experience)

An opening has arisen for a Sheltered Co-ordinator within a large Housing Association in Leicester. This required individual for the vacancy will be responsible for providing an intensive housing management and support service to older vulnerable tenants with housing related needs.
- Have a clear understanding of Housing legislations in order to support tenants in the service
- Carry out statutory and cyclic H&S checks of the work area and on the operation of equipment, e.g. fire alarm, smoke alarm, emergency lighting, emergency alarms and pull cord systems
- Report any failures immediately ensuring all actions are documented and followed up, to ensure 100 % compliance
- Carry out pre tenancy interviews and accompanied viewings, assessment of housing needs and sign ups to ensure sustainability of tenure for the applicant
- Ensure that the prospective resident(s) understand tenancy issues, rights and responsibilities
- Advise and assist Residents / Tenants / Customers with any tenancy related issues
- Carry out a home visit within two weeks after resident has moved in to ensure they have settled in, confirm contact details and to report any housing management issues
- Promote tenant independence by assisting Residents / Tenants / Customers to organise and run social events for themselves
- Previous experience working in this position / supporting those in a vulnerable settings
- Drive with access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS