Scheme Assistant Cradley, England
Job description
Due to a recent promotion, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Scheme Assistant to join our team at Lime Gardens in Cradley!
This is a full-time, permanent vacancy and is perfect for a people-focused individual who is passionate about making the vulnerable people in our community feel safe and valued.
Lime Gardens is one of our more impressive Retirement Living PLUS Schemes, housing 120 apartments in total. There is communal car parking and the scheme is close to Merry Hill Shopping Centre with local bus routes. Russell’s Hall Hospital is located 20 minutes from the complex. A post office, butchers and local shops are all within a 15-minute walk.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring all communal areas are cleaned to a high standard including deep cleaning carpeted / non-carpeted areas, furnishings / fittings, windows, and walls
- Assisting the Catering team with daily Restaurant duties such as taking orders and serving meals
- Carrying out regular building safety/compliance checks, as well as reporting repairs when required on the in-house IT systems
- Carrying out general administration duties including filing paperwork and ordering supplies
Working as a Scheme Assistant, you'll be part of a tight-knit community where our residents love to get involved in activities and events regularly. As a visibile member of the Midland Heart team, it'll be your responsibility to encourage their involvement and offer your support wherever it's needed.
Our Ideal Candidate? We are looking for individuals with:
- Basic health and safety training, and knowledge of using domestic cleaning equipment
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Minimum of Food Safety Level 2 qualification or must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment
- Good communication skills and the ability to deal with people from a range of different backgrounds
Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.
Interested? Click on "Candidate Information" below for a full Role Profile. To apply submit a CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you've got the right skills for this role.
Suitable candidates will be invited to an assessment shortly after applying and we reserve the right to close applications early should we appoint to the role before the advert closing date.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
