Scheme Manager

Scheme Manager
Middlesbrough
4 month contract
21 hours per week
£15.99 to £16.95 LTD / £13.63 to £14.45 PAYE (inc hol)

One of the most prominent housing associations in the North East is recruiting for a Scheme Manager to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services for the over 55s in Middlesborough.

THE ROLE
The Scheme Manager will provide on-site housing management services for sheltered accommodation in Middlesbrough, with a focus on tenant relations, property maintenance, and effective rent management.

• Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding


• Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained


• Submit Housing Benefit claims within required timelines, coordinating with external agencies when necessary


• Monitor tenant rent accounts, ensuring deadlines are met and addressing any arrears


• Act promptly on complaints regarding anti-social behaviour, escalating where needed


• Issue tenancy notices in consultation with the Team Manager for tenancy agreement breaches


• Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered housing setting.

• Strong understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults


• Skilled in handling rent accounts, including rent arrears and liaising with benefit agencies


• Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments


• Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements


• Experience working collaboratively with external agencies to support tenants' needs

THE CONTRACT

• 21 hours per week (flexible days and times)


• 4 month contract


• The pay range for the role is £15.99 to £16.95 per hour LTD company rate.
  
  The PAYE equivalent is £13.63 to £14.45 per hour, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee .

mcmillan @ servicecare .

org.

uk or call on 01772208966 to discuss the role in more detail!01772208966 to discuss the role i01772208966 to discuss the role01772208966

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