Retirement Living Assistant

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, United Kingdom Riverside Full time

Job Title:  Retirement Living Assistant
Contract Type:  Permanent 
Salary:  £24,627 per annum (pro rata)
Working Hours:  23 hours per week, part time 
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm - flexible
Location: Turret Green Court, Ipswich

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Retirement Living Assistant

Acting as an initial point of contact both on the phone and in the reception area, you will always ensure a professional and supportive approach is maintained, whilst working as part of a team to provide ‘best practice’. You will assist in the day-to-day delivery of a comprehensive housing management service for Retirement Living, including working with tenancy agreements, ensuring all records and files are maintained and held securely to maintain confidentiality.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

Experience of working in a customer focussed environment Strong communication skills Previous experience of working with vulnerable and/or older people Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive pay & generous pension  28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata)  Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:  

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

Act as an initial point of reference on the phone or in a reception area as required Assist in the provision of comprehensive housing management including working with tenancy agreements Carry out day to day office administration functions to ensure that all records and files are maintained and held securely, and that the confidentiality of information is upheld Report repairs and maintenance needs on behalf of the customer following agreed procedures Assist in the monitoring and delivery of service contracts at the scheme including lifts, heating, fire equipment, gardening etc Work in line with, monitor and report any discrepancies in health and safety standards within schemes To ensure that the companies Health and Safety policy is fully implemented at the scheme, ensuring customers are aware of the provision of security at the scheme at all times Promote and encourage a high level of customer involvement, consultation and communication To monitor standards of maintenance and cleanliness by conducting regular site inspections To have the ability to use appropriate IT systems and maintain professional and timely records To adhere to agreed Riverside’s safeguarding policies and procedures in every aspect of service delivery Monitoring and meeting relevant health and safety standards in properties Monitoring the delivery of reactive repairs across the properties within the cluster ensuring they are of a high standard and cost effective Working with colleagues to ensure key performance indicators (. voids and arrears) are being met To travel, within a reasonable distance, to provide cover to other schemes as required To ensure compliance with Riversides’ Equality and Diversity policy in respect of employment and service delivery To understand your role in the organisation and to be accountable for your contribution to service delivery within Retirement Living and the organisation To understand how your job contributes to the overall purpose of the organisation and be accountable for delivering it in the most efficient way Undertake personal development and training as necessary to keep up to date with regulatory changes in safeguarding and in the fields of housing, care and support  Any other relevant duties as required by the designated manager

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

Experience working in a Customer Focused environment Excellent Communication Skills Experience of working with vulnerable and older people Flexible and responsive attitude To demonstrate IT Skills to include a basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel as well as a willingness to learn specific IT systems used within Care and Support; and complete relevant IT training where required.

Desirable

Formal care, support or housing qualification A full, clean driving licence

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