Warden – The Methodist Homestead – Northampton

Warden – The Methodist Homestead – Northampton Northampton, England

The Almshouse Association
Full Time Northampton, England 15000 - 17000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Warden with flexibility to Be resident or non-resident.

£15 – 17,000.00 Depending on experience and accommodation arrangements.

Part-time, 24 hours per week, 28 days leave (including bank holidays) pro-rated.

The Methodist Homestead

Location: Northampton

The Methodist Homestead is a Charity specialising in the provision of high-quality independent living Almshouse accommodation for elderly persons. They are searching for a resident warden who can help manage the housing scheme and provide support and assistance to the residents.

The post provides an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team and contribute directly to the success of the organisation.

To be successful you will have a proven track record as a warden or in provision of care for others. A first floor 2-bedroom flat is available to the successful applicant. Local applicants who wish to remain in their own property, within a short journey time are welcome to apply. The Charity will provide training and full professional support. You will have a genuine interest in making a positive contribution to the charity and team.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring the wellbeing of residents and manage the organisation of activities.
  • Reporting any issues with residents and the property to the Trustees on a weekly basis.
  • Responding to emergency calls when on duty immediately.
  • Providing assistance to residents and keep their family members updated on residents welfare.
  • Ensuring all residents have access to a wide range of social activities and encouraging their active participation in these.
  • Showing prospective residents around the property.
  • Producing a monthly news sheet for residents and Trustees.
  • Maintaining required documents, files and records.
  • Being responsible for the security of the buildings, site and managing resources and people to assist with this.
  • Managing on site facilities, meeting rooms, keep them clean and tidy.
  • Overseeing the activities of the site supervisor/gardener
  • Arranging any emergency repairs that are required from properties within permitted budgets, managing a petty cash float.
  • Working with the site supervisor/ gardener to report on the state and condition of the buildings.
  • Providing refreshments (such as tea, coffee, light snacks) for required activities.
  • Carrying out any other reasonable task as directed.

Person Specification:

  • Ideally you should have a good understanding of warden’s responsibilities and be knowledgeable about safeguarding.
  • Be able to demonstrate good IT, numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Have experience and a track record of working in sheltered accommodation or care services.
  • Have a “can-do” attitude and be personally flexible and enjoy working with other people and the elderly and be smartly presented.
  • Have a clean driving license.

To apply or for further details please forward your CV to: [email protected]

No agency candidates accepted.

Warden – The Methodist Homestead – Northampton
The Almshouse Association

www.almshouses.org
Wokingham, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
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