Do you have a passion to make a real difference for our residents and the community they live in? Well this may be the role for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and professional individual to join our Housing team as a Scheme Manager based at our city centre sites,  Blenheim and St. Faiths Court schemes in Lincoln. This role is offered on a 36.25hr per week permanent basis with both schemes being easily accessible by bus and approximately 5 minutes’ walk from one another.

Here at Longhurst Group we want to deliver an excellent housing service by listening to our customers, caring about the communities they live in and supporting people to live the life they choose to live and provide a localised and dedicated service with an added personal touch.

When you join us a Scheme Manager you will have the opportunity to:

1. • Manage the day-to-day service delivery of two older person schemes ensuring the smooth running of these is guaranteed.
   • Oversee the welfare of our residents enabling them to live independently; ultimately making a positive difference to their community and supporting our mission to improve lives.
   • Focusing on supporting customers in relation to housing management and maintenance issues.
   • Act as a point of contact providing local advice to customers, support with viewings and help customers settle into the schemes.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for working with people,  be comfortable lone working and will appreciate the importance of providing great customer service whilst encouraging a community spirit within the scheme. This role will enable the successful applicant to make a difference to people’s lives, arrange activities and create a real sense of community cohesion.

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, please apply now.

Our Offer to you

As a leading provider of care and support when you join you will enjoy:

1. • Up to 26 days annual leave (Pro rata based on contracted hours)
   • Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
   • Fully Paid DBS check
   • Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
   • Employee Assistance programme
   • Free flu vaccinations

How to apply

Please click “apply” today to upload your CV detailing your employment history.

Please note, if this vacancy receives a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to close the advert and application window early.

Vetting Requirements

The important things – We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Original proof must then be provided by day one upon successful candidature).

Naturally working with our customers we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to as a minimum over the past 5 years in terms of employment history. We recognise, welcome and support that everyone’s employment history is unique and can be different. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.

We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a DBS Check.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.

Our company

Longhurst Group is one of the leading housing groups in the Midlands and East of England, providing more than 24,000 homes and a wide range of care and support services.

With a team of 1,300 colleagues guided by our shared values, our vision is to improve the lives of our customers and our colleagues and to enhance the communities we serve. We do this by focusing on two clear themes of work: Health and wellbeing and economic resilience.