Retirement Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,874 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West of Scotland Housing Assosation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Retirement Assistant
20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
WT Grade 3 £26,874 per annum pro rata
Glasgow
As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trusts overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.
Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and dependent on the role - the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days and the option to work flexibly. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Investors in People. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme
We are currently recruiting for a Retirement Assistant who will work over our 4 Sheltered Housing Accommodations alongside our other Retirement Assistants. The post holder will provide enhanced housing management services to older tenants living in retirement/sheltered housing accommodation.
Driven by compassion and kindness, you will build positive relationships with older tenants. You will encourage tenants to participate in groups, events and decisions which affect their lives.
The core hours for the provision of this service are generally between 9 am until 1pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility on start and finish times would be considered.
You should:
• Have excellent communication and engagement skills including face to face and telephone liaison’
• Have experience of delivering older people’s services or similar
• Have experience of providing advice and assistance to report repairs or major works improvements to a tenants’ home
• Have knowledge of the key principles of supporting Older People
How to apply:
For further details and to download an application pack visit www.westscot.co.uk/about-us/recruitment/
Completed applications must be returned by 8am on Monday 23rd June 2025
Provisional interview date is Tuesday 1st July 2025
20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
WT Grade 3 £26,874 per annum pro rata
Glasgow
As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trusts overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.
Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and dependent on the role - the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days and the option to work flexibly. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Investors in People. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme
We are currently recruiting for a Retirement Assistant who will work over our 4 Sheltered Housing Accommodations alongside our other Retirement Assistants. The post holder will provide enhanced housing management services to older tenants living in retirement/sheltered housing accommodation.
Driven by compassion and kindness, you will build positive relationships with older tenants. You will encourage tenants to participate in groups, events and decisions which affect their lives.
The core hours for the provision of this service are generally between 9 am until 1pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility on start and finish times would be considered.
You should:
• Have excellent communication and engagement skills including face to face and telephone liaison’
• Have experience of delivering older people’s services or similar
• Have experience of providing advice and assistance to report repairs or major works improvements to a tenants’ home
• Have knowledge of the key principles of supporting Older People
How to apply:
For further details and to download an application pack visit www.westscot.co.uk/about-us/recruitment/
Completed applications must be returned by 8am on Monday 23rd June 2025
Provisional interview date is Tuesday 1st July 2025
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.