SCHEME MANAGER - WARRINGTON


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£16.48 to £18.63 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Warrington, WA9 5BP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

RLS Scheme Manager (Retirement Living Services)

Location: Warrington

Pay Rate: £18.63 per hour (via Hays)

Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract with Potential for Extension or Permanent Appointment

Working Pattern: Full-Time, 37 Hours per Week, 5 Days On-Site

Your new company

An established and community-focused housing provider is seeking an experienced RLS Scheme Manager to join one of its retirement living schemes in Warrington. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality housing services and supporting residents to live independently, the organisation offers a welcoming environment where resident wellbeing sits at the heart of everything they do.

Your new role

As RLS Scheme Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a retirement living scheme, ensuring residents receive a safe, supportive and high-quality housing service. Acting as a visible presence within the scheme, you will build positive relationships with residents whilst ensuring the effective management of housing, wellbeing and compliance responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team on a 3-month rolling contract with the potential for extension or a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Key duties will include:

Managing the day-to-day operation of a retirement living scheme.

Supporting residents to maintain independent and sustainable tenancies.

Completing resident wellbeing and welfare visits.

Responding to safeguarding concerns and liaising with appropriate agencies.

Managing lettings, voids and tenancy-related matters.

Handling low-level ASB and neighbourhood issues.

Carrying out health and safety inspections and ensuring compliance standards are met.

Coordinating external support services and contractor visits.

Promoting resident engagement and fostering a positive community environment.

Maintaining accurate records and housing management systems.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within retirement living, sheltered housing, supported housing or housing management.

Strong understanding of safeguarding and resident wellbeing.

Experience managing tenancy-related issues and customer-focused casework.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a housing environment.

Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

A compassionate, resident-focused approach.

What you'll get in return

Competitive hourly rate of £18.63 per hour via Hays.

Full-time hours with a stable 3-month rolling contract.

Opportunity for contract extensions and potential permanent employment.

The chance to work within a well-regarded housing organisation making a genuine difference to residents' lives.

Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant throughout your assignment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Lauren Corkill at Hays for a confidential discussion about your next career move.

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