Scheme Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£17 to £17 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of Preston, PR1 2ER
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new role

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Scheme Manager to provide 4 weeks' sick leave cover within a sheltered/retirement living scheme in Preston.

Working alongside an experienced housing team, you will support other Scheme Managers with their caseloads, helping to ensure residents continue to receive a high standard of service during a busy period.Duties will include carrying out resident welfare checks, managing low-level tenancy and housing management issues, responding to enquiries, reporting and following up repairs, completing scheme inspections, maintaining accurate records and supporting residents to live independently within the scheme.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience working as a Scheme Manager, Sheltered Housing Officer, Housing Officer or within a supported housing environment.

You will be confident working with older and potentially vulnerable residents, have strong communication skills and be able to deal with a range of housing management issues sensitively and professionally.You will be highly organised, able to manage your own workload and comfortable using housing management systems and Microsoft Office.

An enhanced DBS with Adults list is required for this position.You will need a full UK driving licence, own vehicle and business insurance.

What you'll get in return

Immediate start available

4-week temporary assignment

Full-time hours, Monday to Friday

Weekly pay and an hourly rate

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 call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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