Assistant Scheme Manager

Are you a customer focused people person, looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? Are you passionate about making a difference to people? If so, our Assistant Scheme Manager at The Croft in Bourne could be the perfect job for you…, As an Assistant Scheme Manager, you'll be responsible for managing The Croft scheme which contains 75 properties, supporting our customers to live the life they choose to live, whilst providing a localised and dedicated service with an added personal touch. Further key responsibilities are listed below:

• Manage the scheme in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that a safe, secure, well-kept and pleasant environment is maintained.
• Oversee the welfare of our residents that will enable them to live independently, whilst also providing a calm and attentive response in the event of an emergency.
• Take on the management of service delivery, with particular attention to housing management and maintenance issues.
• Engaging residents and developing a tight knit community spirit through the facilitation of regular social events and activities.
• Promote good communication between residents and their families, Longhurst Group and our approved service providers.
Our Assistant Scheme Manager position is a based on-site at The Croft contracted to 10 hours per week, Tuesday (2pm to 4pm) and Wednesday (9am to 5pm). The Croft scheme is attractively landscaped and is conveniently situated for travel to Bourne town centre. Close to various local amenities, the scheme is also well served by local public transport, with a bus-stop close by. To be successful in application for our Assistant Scheme Manager position, you'll have a customer focused background with the ability to engage residents whilst holding basic digital skills (Microsoft Office, etc). You will need to have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle. This is a hugely exciting time to join Longhurst Group - not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Assistant Scheme Manager opportunity will help to empower residents and sustain independent living. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry.

Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Homeownership team are critical to ensuring our leasehold elderly residents are supported and living independently.


• A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5%
• Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership)
• Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine
• Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards
• Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing
• Free Eye Tests
• Free flu vaccinations
• Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us
• Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
• Long Service Awards
• Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers, The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day.
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 over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. 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 greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.