0009 3711 / 1 Retirement Living Assistant

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Retirement Housing Assistant  to provide services to our client who owns retirement  living apartments in Stockport.    The purpose of this role is to provide a housing management function to their retirement living services sites  (There are 3 schemes).    The post holder will have to ensure at all times a professional and supportive approach is maintained whilst assisting in the day to day delivery of the service for Retirement Living, working as part of a team to provide ‘best practice’, customer focused housing service provision across a group of schemes.    PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Act as a point of reference on the phone or in a reception area as required. Assist in the provision of comprehensive housing management including working with tenancy agreements. Carry out day to day office administration functions to ensure that all records and files are maintained and held securely and that the confidentiality of information is upheld. Report repairs and maintenance needs on behalf of the customer following agreed procedures. Assist in the monitoring and delivery of service contracts at the scheme including lifts, heating, fire equipment, gardening etc. Work in line with, monitor and report any discrepancies in health and safety standards within schemes. To ensure that the companies Health and Safety policy is fully implemented at the scheme, ensuring customers are aware of the provision of security at the scheme at all times. Promote and encourage a high level of customer involvement, consultation and communication. To monitor standards of maintenance and cleanliness by conducting regular site inspections. To have the ability to use appropriate IT systems and maintain professional and timely records. Monitoring and meeting relevant health and safety standards in properties. Monitoring the delivery of reactive repairs across the properties within the cluster ensuring they are of a high standard and cost effective. Working with colleagues to ensure key performance indicators (e.g. voids and arrears) are being met. To travel, within a reasonable distance, to provide cover to other schemes as required.    ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Experience of working with vulnerable adults or older people Working in a Customer Focused environment To demonstrate IT Skills to include a basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel as well as a willingness to learn specific IT systems used within Care and Support; and complete relevant IT training where required. Full UK driving license and access to own transport for business use. Enhanced DBS check    What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email  (url removed)