Retirement Living Manager (Housing)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £26,167 - £28,324 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Hours: 37
Location: primarily in Buxted with one day working from home per week
Details
Who?
We require a Retirement Living Manager to ensure the smooth day to day running at Wealden’s Retirement Living Court in Buxted. The post-holder will look after the interests and wellbeing of residents, encourage residents to make full use of the communal facilities and deal with any emergencies that may arise, as well as provide some cover at other courts.
What do you need?
You should have good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills and previous experience of working in a similar community, care or social service environment, along with knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the support of older and vulnerable people.
You will be socially outgoing and able to demonstrate the level of competence and care required to support the residents, along with some experience of tenant management and tenant support planning. You will also need to have experience of using email and MS Office packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel. Possession of a CIH qualification and an understanding of the process of allocating social housing in the UK would be an advantage.
For more information about the post, please contact the Supported Housing Team Leader at: zola.thomas@wealden.gov.uk
What do we offer?
- Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
- Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
- A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing Professional Development.
- Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
- Free parking
Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.
To Apply
Please click on the “Apply Online Now” button below. If you are unable to apply online, or have a query, please email: human.resources@wealden.gov.uk, ensuring you quote the relevant post number.
Closing Date: 02/06/2023
Interview Date: tbc
Post Number: E3004
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retirement Living Manager (Housing) roles across Wealden District Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,167 - £28,324 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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