Sheltered Housing Officer - Remote

Overview

The Sheltered Housing Officer role involves supporting tenants in sheltered housing to help them live independently, ensuring their welfare and safety.

In Short

• Join the sheltered housing team in Sudbury.
• Support tenants to live independently.
• Conduct welfare calls and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records and complete support plans.
• Perform health and safety inspections.
• Report safeguarding issues.
• Manage cleaning staff and adhere to council policies.
• Open to full time, part time, and job share applications.
• Access to a vehicle and valid UK driving license required.
• Opportunity for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification at NVQ 2 or equivalent experience.
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• Experience working with older people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues.
• IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Organizational skills to manage workload independently.
• Awareness of health and safety matters.
• Access to a vehicle and valid UK driving license.
• Empathy and compassion towards residents.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days, rising to 31 after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private health care options.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Learning and development opportunities.