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Later Living Officer (Sheltered Housing Officer)

Job Description

Later Living Officer (Sheltered Housing Officer)
Location: Enfield, (EN2)
Employer: Local Authority
Working Hours: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote

About the Role:
Are you passionate about supporting older adults to achieve their goals and maintain a high quality of life? As a Later Living Officer, you'll provide comprehensive support to residents, empowering them to plan, work towards, and achieve positive outcomes. You'll manage complex casework involving safeguarding, mental health, domestic abuse, tenancy management, and property condition, working both independently and as part of a dedicated team to enhance the lives of older residents in Enfield.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Resident Support: Deliver high-quality support to residents, helping them with everything from tenancy management to maintaining a safe living environment.
  • Complex Case Management: Handle complex cases involving safeguarding, mental health, and antisocial behavior while liaising with relevant community organizations and agencies.
  • Property Management: Conduct inspections, manage repairs, and ensure all safety and health regulations are met to keep properties safe and well-maintained.
  • Community Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders including councillors, community groups, and third-sector organizations to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Carry out regular inspections and ensure all health, safety, and fire safety standards are met.


Requirements:


  • Essential:
    • Strong English communication skills, with the ability to converse easily with the public.
    • Knowledge of housing law and experience in supported housing or housing for the elderly.
    • Proven experience managing complex casework and delivering tenancy management services.
    • Knowledge of health, safety, and residents' safety regulations in property management.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Desirable:
    • Experience in supported, sheltered, or extra-care housing.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail. If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!