Warden - Almshouse Housing (Southampton)

Warden - Almshouse Housing (Southampton)

Salary

£32,000 per annum

Contract

Full-time, Permanent

Location

Multiple sites across Southampton

Working Pattern

Rotating shifts and on-call rota

About the Role

Thorner’s Homes is an almshouse charity providing independent living accommodation for women aged 55 and over.

We are seeking a reliable and organised Warden to join our team, supporting the day-to-day operation of our almshouse schemes across Southampton.

This is a housing support and site-based role. It does not include the provision of personal care.

Main Responsibilities

Support residents to maintain independence and wellbeing

Carry out health and safety checks and scheme inspections

Respond to maintenance issues and coordinate contractor access

Maintain accurate records using internal systems

Respond to emergencies and incidents as required

Support resident engagement and activities

Work in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Working Pattern

The role operates on a rota basis across the following shifts

8:00am – 4:00pm

9:00am – 5:00pm

10:00am – 6:00pm

12:00pm – 8:00pm

The role also includes participation in an on-call rota (typically 1 week in 4).

During on-call periods, the successful candidate must remain within approximately 15–20 minutes travel time of the schemes and be available to respond to emergencies.

Important

This is a rota-based role within a team of wardens. The successful candidate will be required to work the full range of shifts and participate in the on-call rota. It is not possible to select or fix preferred working patterns.

Essential Requirements

Full UK driving licence

Access to a vehicle for work purposes

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records

Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in emergency situations

Understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable

Experience in housing, property management, social housing or a similar role

Basic understanding of health and safety responsibilities

Benefits

£32,000 salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced annual leave for long service

5% employer pension contribution (NEST)

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage expenses reimbursed in accordance with HMRC guidelines

Additional Information

This post is subject to a DBS check.

The application pack is available on our website https://www.thorners.org.uk/downloads

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact us on 023 8063 6772.