Job Detail

Sheltered housing scheme officer

• Field: Public Sector
• Deadline: 2026-01-10 01:01
• Reading, Berkshire

BDS Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Sheltered Housing Scheme Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity based across two sites in Reading and Caversham.

Hours- 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5pm- but start and finish time can be flexible.

This role is temporary ongoing in the first instance to start asap

Payrate: £15.49 PAYE or £20 UMBRELLA

The Role:

* To ensure residents over 55 are able to live independently within sheltered and general housing using assistive technology.

* Managing a scheme of 35 apartments.

* To provide advice on low level rent arrears and liaise with the Income team.

* To carry out tenant daily wellbeing calls and checks based on assessed risk that promotes independence.

* Offering advice and guidance to residents to help them remain independent

About you:

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with tenants, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

* Experience of building checks and repairs reporting

* Experience in social and/or supported housing

* An Enhanced DBS dated in the previous 12 months or on the update service is vital for this role.

* Access to a vehicle (Any mileage is paid at 45p per mile)