Scheme Manager

Scheme Manager Richmond, South West London £25,000 + excellent benefits Part time - 3 days per week - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8.30am-5pm - 14 month FTC Are you currently working in care, supported housing or community support and looking for a role where you can really make a difference to people’s lives? We are looking for compassionate, organised and proactive individuals to join a highly respected charitable organisation supporting elderly residents aged 65+ within beautiful housing communities in Richmond. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will be the main point of contact for residents, helping to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment while encouraging independence and wellbeing. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in: * Care homes * Domiciliary care * Care agencies * Supported housing * Retirement living * Community support * Resident or customer-facing care environments Previous Scheme Manager experience is not essential but a background of working with the elderly is. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move from a care or support background into a more community focused role. Applicants for the role of Scheme Manager must: * Be a car owner/driver * Live within a reasonable commuting distance of the London Borough of Richmond (approximately 60 minutes or less) The Role * Building positive relationships with residents aged 65+ * Supporting resident wellbeing and independent living * Carrying out regular welfare and wellbeing checks * Responding to day-to-day resident queries and concerns * Liaising with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies * Assisting residents to access support services where required * Managing administration and maintaining accurate records * Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and community-focused environment About You * A caring, empathetic and patient approach * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Organised with good administrative ability * Calm, practical and solution-focused * Comfortable handling sensitive situations * Confident using email and basic IT systems * Experience supporting elderly or vulnerable people would be highly desirable The Scheme Manager role is a fantastic opportunity to join a values led organisation where you can build meaningful relationships with residents and genuinely make a positive difference within a close knit community. If you are looking for a rewarding position with purpose, we would love to hear from you