Sheltered Housing advisor

  • BDS (NORTHERN) LIMITED
  • Darlington, County Durham
  • Feb 06, 2026
Full time

Job Description

BDS are working with a leading housing association to recruit a Scheme Manager to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services for the over 55s in the Darlington area.

Duties:

  • Daily welfare checks to residents.
  • Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding
  • Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained.
  • Coordinate with external agencies and providers when necessary.
  • Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies.

Criteria:

  • The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered or supported housing setting.
  • Strong understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults
  • Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments
  • Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements

Hours: 12 hours per week over 4 days

Pay: 15.49ph PAYE plus holiday pay

Contract: This is a temp ongoing role to start asap

Apply now for immediate consideration!