Apex Housing Association

Employer Location: Londonderry
Phone Number: 02871304800
Email: jobs@apex.org.uk
Web: www.apex.org.uk/jobs

Job description

To assume responsibility for the day to day running sheltered schemes and as far as possible, the safety and well being of the tenants. To encourage tenants to make a scheme into a mutually supportive environment for themselves, friends, relatives and other groups in the area. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Manage in the development, implementation and review of support plans taking account of the views of tenants, their families and significant others.
• To recognise and identify the support needs of tenants and report factually to the appropriate agencies (and where appropriate next of kin).
• Facilitate and encourage tenants to attend activities within the scheme including day trips, seasonal events and fundraising for the scheme.
• Make daily contact with all tenants. Answer emergency calls and summon assistance as necessary and appropriate, providing emotional support until required assistance arrives.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 2 years experience working with the elderly in a care/support role.
• Administrative experience.
• Computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Further Information

Apex is an equal opportunities employer. Due to under representation in parts of our workforce we especially welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.