Retirement Living Manager

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to provide support to vulnerable residents?

Who?

We require Retirement Living Managers to ensure the smooth day to day running at Wealden’s Retirement Living Courts in Buxted and Wadhurst/Forest Row.

What will you be doing?

• You will look after the interests and wellbeing of residents, encourage residents to make full use of the communal facilities and deal with any emergencies that may arise
• You will provide some cover at other courts where necessary. The main location of work will be either Buxted or Wadhurst and Forest Row, however, applicants should be aware that the service has buildings throughout the Wealden district and regular travel to site may be expected

What do you need?

• Good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills and, ideally, previous experience of working in a similar community or social service environment.
• Knowledge of issues relating to the support of older and vulnerable people.
• You will be socially outgoing and able to demonstrate the level of competence and care required to support the residents, along with some experience of tenant management and tenant support planning.
• Experience of using email and MS Office packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Possession of a CIH qualification and an understanding of the process of allocating social housing in the UK would be an advantage, as would the ability to attend any out of hours emergencies, for which remuneration is provided.

What do we offer?

• Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from site.

For more information and an informal chat about the opportunity please contact Zola Thomas, Retirement Living Team Leader, at zola.thomas@wealden.gov.uk

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.  We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

To Apply

Please click on the Apply Online Now button below. If you are unable to apply online, or have a query, please email: human.resources@wealden.gov.uk, ensuring you quote the relevant post number.

Please specify in your application whether you are applying for the permanent position based in Buxted or the fixed term position based in Wadhurst and Forest Row (or both).

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