Housing Scheme Assistant (Part Time) - Tenterdon

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Housing Scheme Assistant (£15,271.55 per annum pro rata / £26,907 full-time equivalent, 21 hours per week)Job RoleWe’re looking for a friendly and reliable Housing Scheme Assistant to work from our extra care scheme, Spires in Tenterden. You'll support the day-to-day running of the scheme, focusing on housing related services, not personal care.The successful candidate will have a passion for working with older people, as you will help to create a supportive and positive environment for our residents.We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills and lots of enthusiasm to achieve goals and develop their skills within a vibrant community.About UsAt West Kent we’re passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents.Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises, working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun.You can learn more about our extra care schemes through the experiences of two residents in this story: 35 years of West Kent: Rodrick’s & Doreen’s stories | West Kent. If the link doesn’t work, you can search for “35 Years of West Kent: Rodrick & Doreen’s Stories” online.BenefitsWe offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.Location DetailsThe role is be based at our extra care scheme, Spires, in Tenterden.Application InformationWe will only consider applications submitted with a full CV and completed application form.You can find the full job description and information about our recruitment process on our website - www.westkent.org/vacanciesFor an informal discussion please contact Paula Waterman, Extra Care Team Manager, on 07740 403 697.Advert Closing Date: 9am on Monday 19 October 2026Interview Date: Friday 23 October 2026