Retirement Facilities and Housing Assistant
Retirement Facilities and Housing Assistant
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Job Description
Be part of a team that keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes whilst also supporting residents to feel safe welcome and at home. This is an opportunity as a Retirement Housing Assistant to bring both your facilities knowhow and housing knowledge into a rewarding community focused role.
Cathedral Park in a newly opened retirement village where occupancy is gradually increasing.
As a Retirement Housing Assistant youll play a key role in ensuring our retirement villages residents spaces are safe clean and supportive where residents can continue living independently. This role is a blended combining practical village facilities with housing support and tenancy support.
Youll carry out regular cleaning and safety checks(supported by the Facilities Officer) helping us maintain high standards of hygiene and compliance. Youll also support our residents by responding to alarm activations emergencies and assisting with resident activities and social events.
Youll have a friendly presence on site whilst supporting our residents wellbeing and reporting any concerns. This is a varied handson role that requires flexibility strong time management and a real cando attitude.
This is a parttime role averaging 16 hours per week designed with flexibility in mind. Youll work primarily during evenings and weekends with some additional weekday hours ideal for someone whos looking to balance other commitments while making a meaningful impact.
Evening shifts include sleepins for which youll receive additional payment and your working pattern will follow a predictable 4week rota
Whether youre looking to reduce your hours or want to work in a way that fits around your life this role offers the structure of a rota with the variety and purpose that comes from supporting people when they need it most.
Please note internally this job is known as Retirement Housing Assistant
About You
Youll be someone who takes pride in your work enjoys a mix of practical tasks and peoplefocused support and has a calm helpful approach.
Youll have experience in working in housing care cleaning or in communitybased roles. Youll recognise the need to have a blend approach and will be able to adapt accordingly to the needs at that time. Youll have confidence in working independently while knowing when to escalate concerns.
To join our team youll also;
- Great attention to detail and a proactive mindset youll notice issues and act early
- Strong communication skills and the ability to support residents sensitively and professionally
- An awareness of working with older adults
- Have a driving license and use of your own vehicle will be required.
- Due to our commitment to safeguarding an Enhanced DBS will be required.
The Company
Join us and find your purpose at Platform!
Working with us is more than just a job you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution and where you can truly make a difference and change peoples lives.
You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. Were much more than just houses; we build homes strong communities and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.
We recognise the unique and individual needs of people so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday 95 approach then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.
Platform is a great place to work we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved share ideas and shape what we do from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5year corporate strategy.
If we receive a high number of applications this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.
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