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Job Title: Location Manager - Extra Care
Location: Oaklea Lodge, Ilford
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: Up to £26,707 per annum pro rata
About the role
Extra Care housing provides a vital local resource to support older individuals with care and support needs to live independently. It is a sector of rapid growth and an exciting time of change for Anchor as we move our significant extra care housing portfolio forward to ensure it meets the needs of the older population for the next generation.
The post holder will be managing a designated location to ensure that services are delivered to a high standard and that the location and accommodation remain safe and compliant.
The Location Manager role is diverse and involves working with departments across the organisation, managing contracted services and external relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
Responsibilities:
* Managing properties and enabling residents to live independent lives
* Letting properties, managing rent accounts, dealing with anti-social behaviour, fulfilling our Safeguarding responsibilities, and ensuring repairs are carried out
* Listening and responding to residents and partners to proactively deal with issues before they become complaints
* Taking ownership of complaints and following the complaints process while keeping all parties informed
* Leading relationship management across the location, working collaboratively to find solutions and satisfactory resolutions
* Maintaining resident and stakeholder trust and confidence in Anchor through effective communication
* Managing the location's budget and service charge accounts to ensure homes are well maintained
* Ensuring that the location is safe and all health and safety checks and risk assessments are carried out in accordance with policies and procedures
* Working with external agencies and partners to provide support to residents with a range of needs
* Encouraging all residents to have an up-to-date and relevant support plan that identifies their individual needs
* Connecting with residents, helping them access health and social services, and encouraging inclusion in social events
Are you the one?
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and has great relationship management and communication skills. Ideally, you will have previous housing or care experience and have worked with vulnerable client groups.
Anchor - a great place to work
Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
A rewarding environment
Health & happiness:
* Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
* Mental health support
* Flexible working options
Finance:
* Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better
* Quick and easy pension transfer service
* Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
* Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career:
* Ongoing personal and professional development programme
* Leadership Pathways online learning resources
* Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website.
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