We are currently looking to hire a Housing Coordinator - Extra Care to join Torus The Housing Coordinator will play a vital role in assisting and empowering residents to maintain independent living. This is a permanent post based at Harpers Green in Warrington, one of our purpose-built extra care schemes commissioned by the local authority to deliver 24/7 care and support to people aged 55. The facility has a dedicated Torus housing team who work collaboratively with the care provider to ensure all residents are able to access opportunities to actively engaged in social activities and events on their schemes and in their local communities. The scheme includes commercially operated bistro and salon which offers an exciting opportunity for a local business to deliver services to residents and people in the surrounding areas. Responsibilities: Assist and empower residents to maintain independent living to enable people to manage their homes and tenancies safely. Record the risks and needs of residents and agree interventions that will enable people to remain at home using a case management approach. Make appropriate referrals and work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure residents are receiving the care and support they need to enable them to remain at home. Skills and Experience: Experience of working with older and or vulnerable people within a housing or social care environment. Understand the social, physical and mental health needs of an ageing population and the ability to promote their general wellbeing and quality of life. Track record of completing assessments and developing support plans with targets and outcomes for clients. Experience of managing a case load and multi-agency working. Experience of crisis management, risk minimisation and of making decisions in difficult situations Manage your personal resilience when dealing with difficult situations and identifying mechanisms to deal with these. Have knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Practices and Procedures. Be committed to ED&I in the workplace and in the delivery of services to customers in the scheme. Competent with a range of ICT software packages and systems. PLEASE NOTE: Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed; Right to work verification Qualification certificate check 2x Completed references OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work DBS check (if required for role) Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s Happy to Talk Flexible Working Torus (part of Torus group) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Each successful applicant will be subject to a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with other relevant employment checks. The Company We employ more than 1,500 people in a wide variety of jobs across Liverpool City Region and in the wider North West. We don’t just build homes. Our mission is to create stronger communities so people can thrive. If you‘re passionate about people and want to make a difference, there are many opportunities to join us. Torus is an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The Torus “A place where everyone belongs” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with Torus’ Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in. Torus is the North West’s largest affordable housing provider and one of its biggest and fastest-growing developers and commercial contractors. We’re all about creating sustainable, stable and thriving communities – and making positive changes happen. So if you think you can make a difference and give something back to our communities, Torus is a place for you. We are over 1,500 diverse and talented people sharing the same inspiring goal: to create a better society through providing homes people love to live in and in communities they want to be part of. We are true professionals, who thrive in this fast-moving, challenging and rewarding environment because we know that the stronger our organisation is, the better we can benefit our customers and colleagues alike. Every single one of our colleagues has unique qualities that we truly value. We embrace diversity and inclusion and invest in our people. We share a culture where our people focus on solutions, work together to achieve great results and take pride in what we do for each other and for our customers and the communities we live and work in. We believe our people deserve the opportunity to explore their potential. That’s why we encourage and support everyone at Torus to be the best they can be. We are Torus. We are building the future. We Own it – Our people focus on solutions. We take individual and collective responsibility for our actions. We Care – Our people are supportive. We take pride in what we do for each other and for our customers. We Deliver – Our people are committed. We work together as one team to achieve great results. We are Torus Working at Torus Our Benefits Generous Annual Leave up to 30 days Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays Enhanced Maternity / Paternity & Adoption Pay Aviva Pension Life Assurance Health & Wellbeing Support Happy to Talk Flexible / Agile Working Internal Reward and Recognition Financial Wellbeing Car Lease Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Professional Study / Development Opportunities Social Events Contact Us For any further information in relation to this vacancy or any other vacancies advertised with the Torus Group please contact us using the following email address - workingtorus.co.uk. Documents