Sheltered Housing Officer (Part Time) (Temporary)

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Based at various locations throughout Renfrewshire, you will provide advice, assistance and support to all tenants within our sheltered complexes. 

 

You will maintain tenant’s records; promote social events and activities; liaise with a variety of agencies; be responsible for security and fire safety within the properties as well as being a friend and adviser to tenants.

 

You must have experience of clerical/administrative work and of providing a service to older people or people with a disability.  You must be able to work on your own, use your initiative when making decisions, be able to communicate effectively with tenants; have previous experience of liaising with a wide range of agencies and a knowledge of the needs of older people.   You should have a flexible approach to work, as you may be required to work overtime at short notice and work at any of our 11 Sheltered Housing Complexes.

 

You will ideally have a qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council registration criteria e.g. SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification at Level 6 (Scottish Credit & Qualification Framework) or above, if not you must be prepared to undertake the qualification.

 

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 6 Months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier

 

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.