Reading, RG30 4DZ
Deputy Scheme Manager
Peabody
£14,411
Part-time
Description
Deputy Scheme Manager (Part-Time, 17.5 hours per week)
Location: Extra Care Social Housing Retirement Scheme, Reading
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people? Do you want to contribute to a safe, supportive community where residents can live independently? If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!
We're looking for a Deputy Scheme Manager to help manage our extra care scheme. In this role, you’ll work alongside the Scheme Manager, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the residential apartments and community facilities. You'll be responsible for key areas such as managing voids, arrears, and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards. Effective communication with residents and stakeholders is at the heart of what you’ll do, ensuring everyone feels supported and engaged. You’ll also work closely with the Asset team to deliver improvements that enhance the living environment.
In summary, you will help residents live independently in a positive, supportive environment, making sure their needs are met and that they feel empowered. You’ll be responsible for managing health and safety compliance, including achieving fire safety targets, to ensure a safe living space for everyone. You will also oversee voids, arrears, and the day-to-day operations of the scheme, ensuring smooth and efficient management. By working closely with the team, residents, and stakeholders, you will foster a thriving, engaged community that embodies the values of kindness, respect, and collaboration.
What we’re looking for:
Experience working with older or vulnerable people in scheme housing management.
Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting residents.
Knowledge of health and safety compliance.
Organisational and time management skills with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
Experience in managing mixed tenure extra care or retirement schemes is a plus.
A full driving license and enhanced DBS are required for this role.
Our Values:
At our core, we believe in being kind, doing the right thing, loving new ideas, celebrating diversity, keeping our promises, and pulling together as a team.
Benefits:
30 days' annual leave (pro-rated) plus bank holidays
Flexible benefits scheme, including healthcare, dental care, and more
4x Life Assurance
Paid apprenticeship programs and professional qualifications
Two paid volunteering days each year
Family-friendly policies
Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
Ready to Apply?
Please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your CV along with a brief personal statement about why you’d be a great fit for this role.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Julie-Ann, Talent Specialist, at Julie-Ann.O'[email protected].
Join us in creating a welcoming, independent living environment where residents can flourish!
Interviews will be taking place week commencing 28 October.
As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
Expiry date: 03/11/2024
Deputy Scheme Manager
Company
Peabody
Salary
£14,411
Job Type
Part-time
Location
Reading, RG30 4DZ
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Hiring Local
Disability Confident
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious
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Peabody
Charity & Non-profit Organisations
About us
We're at a particularly exciting point in our story: Catalyst joined the Peabody Group as a subsidiary on 1 April 2022, and should fully merge in April 2023.
The new organisation will be responsible for 104,000 homes, with 220,000 residents across London and the South East of England. By joining together, we’ll go further and faster with our plans to improve our services, invest in our homes and communities and create innovative solutions to the challenges of carbon consumption and building safety.
If you join us you'll be part of something special: fulfilling your ambitions and working with people who truly care. We offer great opportunities to develop and grow and a range of flexible benefits. You'll also have the chance to work with colleagues who want to help people make the most of their lives. We need talented employees who want to make a difference. If this sounds like you we can’t wait to meet you.
Metrics we Are Proud of
4000+
Employees paid the Real or London Living Wage
38%
of our board members are women
20%
Social value weighting in procurement activities
Benefits
Mental Health
Free, confidential assistance programme for 24/7 phone counselling, legal advice, and referral for therapy.
Health and Wellness
Annual allowance to spend on health benefits e.g. gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme and dental insurance
Giving Back
We also offer payroll giving to charity and you can take two working days to volunteer in the community.
Flexible Working
We're happy to talk flexible working, including part-time, compressed hours or from home.
Learning & Development
Multiple opportunities for L&D, including mentoring, career coaching, apprenticeships or e-learning
Support
We have a team of employee supporters, who can help you access information, support and guidance
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Hiring Local
Disability Confident
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious
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