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The Vacancy Are you someone who thrives in a people-focused role, enjoys creating a welcoming atmosphere, and takes pride in providing excellent customer service? If so, we'd love you to join our Independent Living team as our new Independent Living Hub Assistant. This is a rewarding and varied role at the heart of our extra care and independent living services, supporting older and vulnerable residents to feel safe, supported and connected. You'll be the friendly face of the hub, helping residents with day-to-day enquiries, keeping our reception running smoothly, and providing essential administrative support that keeps the service moving. About the Role As an Independent Living Hub Assistant, you'll help ensure our hub offers a warm, responsive and professional service. You'll: • Welcome residents and visitors at reception, acting as the first point of contact • Handle phone, email and face-to-face enquiries with confidence, calmness and care • Support residents by logging repairs, arranging appointments and offering practical guidance • Maintain accurate records, profiling data and administrative systems • Assist with tenancy sign-ups, activity room bookings and support plan administration • Help coordinate scheme activities, events and promotional materials • Monitor door entry, CCTV and assistive technology systems • Carry out welfare checks and recognise when residents may need additional support • Work closely with coordinators, managers, contractors and partner agencies • Contribute to a "one team" culture that always puts customers first The role combines customer service with meaningful day-to-day involvement in residents' lives - making it a genuinely impactful position within our Independent Living community. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who brings warmth, professionalism and genuine care. You'll need: • Experience working in a customer-facing role • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities • Excellent written and verbal communication • Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office • A calm, supportive approach - especially when dealing with sensitive situations • Empathy for older and vulnerable residents • Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team • A flexible approach to working within a rota system • An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and GDPR • A commitment to equality, inclusion and excellent customer service A good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent) is required. Application Deadline - Sunday 14th December Please note the above date is subject to change, and the advert may be closed early dependent on applications received. If you are interested in applying, don't wait! Why join us? As an Investors in People Health &amp; Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as; <ul> <li>25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave*</li> <li>Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption &amp; Shared Parental Leave*</li> <li>Enhanced Pension scheme contributions</li> <li>Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more</li> <li>Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes</li> <li>Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language</li> <li>Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme*</li> <li>Volunteering days in the local community</li> <li>We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option*</li></ul>*Subject to eligibility criteria About Us Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice, where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. WCHG operates anonymous recruitment selection practices. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities. About Us Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Awarded 'Investors in People' Health &amp; Wellbeing and officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK, three years running since 2019, WCHG is now amongst an elite group of world class organisations recognised for demonstrating a commitment to high performance through excellent people management and provides local employment to 530 colleagues. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our tenants and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities. Benefits Flexible Working Real Living Wage Westfield Health Training and Development Recognition and Reward Volunteering within the local community

Independent Living Hub Assistant

The Vacancy Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week) At Stockport Homes Group, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent services that make a lasting difference to our customers and communities. We're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Independent Living Operations Manager to lead a high-performing, fast-paced service supporting older adults, disabled people and vulnerable customers across the borough. You'll provide operational leadership to teams delivering housing management and support and our 24-hour Carecall telecare response service. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on empowering people, driving change and delivering outstanding customer experience. What you'll do: • Lead, motivate and develop a large, dispersed and on-site workforce delivering services 24/7. • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred housing management and support services that promote independence. • Be accountable for team performance, achieving KPIs and maintaining exceptional quality standards. • Drive change, continuous improvement and service innovation while identifying opportunities for growth. • Effectively manage service budgets, external contracts and resources to ensure value for money. • Lead on business continuity planning and project delivery. • Work with development teams and key partners to shape new specialist housing provision. • Ensure Carecall maintains compliance with the TSA Quality Standards Framework, putting customer and staff safety first. • Act as a safeguarding champion for the service. • Build strong, positive relationships with Stockport Council and other key partners. • Deputise for the Head of Independent Living when required. About you: We're looking for a confident, resilient leader who can inspire teams and deliver results across a varied and evolving service area. You will: • Be highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities. • Perform effectively under pressure, handling complex situations with professionalism. • Bring experience in leading large teams and managing staffing issues. • Be a strong problem solver with the ability to resolve issues quickly while maintaining excellent customer service. • Understand best practice in service delivery, safeguarding and housing support. • Be confident managing budgets and analysing performance data. • Represent SHG positively, championing our values at all times. What we offer: • Great pension: Access to the generous GMPF scheme including life cover. • Generous annual leave: 28 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years. • Health Cash Plan: Claim back part of your everyday medical and healthcare costs. • Retail discounts: Savings on food, shopping and more. • A workplace driven by strong core values and a passion for excellence. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. If you want to lead services that genuinely improve lives and help shape the future of Independent Living in Stockport, we'd love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more, for an informal chat contact Eva Holt <a href="mailto:Eva.holt@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">Eva.holt@stockporthomes.org</a> This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People &amp; OD Team on <a href="mailto:humanresources@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">humanresources@stockporthomes.org</a>. Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page. We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate. Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 Interview Date: Interviews will take place on Monday 15th December 2025. Please ensure you are available, as this is the only date due to panel availability. About Us Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact. We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes. As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home. All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help. Companies within SHG: Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services. Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive. Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work. Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport. SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. Our Benefits Personal Development Work/Life Balance Embrace Diversity Our Community Previous Next

Independent Living Operations Manager

Audit Manager, Social Housing Audit Manager, Social Housing We are looking for an ambitious Audit Manager with a passion for the social purpose sector to join our award-winning team and develop a specialism in Social Housing. You will be joining the leading firm of auditors to the charitable sector committed to delivering a quality service to a high-profile portfolio of clients. This role has the option to be based within our London, Midlands or Manchester office working with our national team with flexible or part time working arrangements also a possibility. The role will involve working with a variety of social purpose organisations including charities, and social housing providers together with other not for profit organisations from start-ups to well established, prestigious clients within the sector (including INGOs, grant makers, schools, academies, membership organisations, professional bodies and social housing providers), many of whom are top 100 charities or household names. The role has the flexibility to develop own portfolio in areas of interest alongside social housing. This is a great opportunity for anyone that is looking to make a difference in the social purpose space and help our clients to deliver the greatest impact through good governance and financial management. You will be working alongside experienced partners in a dynamic and growing team, within a supportive and approachable environment. Your role will be challenging and varied and you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities and offered excellent opportunities to quickly develop and progress further within the firm. Crowe are a leading provider of services to the Social Housing sector and has been an area of investment for the firm. We work closely with many umbrella bodies and act as Technical Advisor to the Housing SORP working party. Responsibilities: Responsible for co-ordinating their team, and for managing projects and multiple assignments in a timely and effective manner. <ul> <li>Managing a portfolio of external audit clients to deliver a year-round service including building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.</li> <li>Managing a number of audit teams and ensuring planned work is completed within the agreed budget and timescales from planning through to completion</li> <li>Act as a principal contact for your clients through the year delivering a proactive service.</li> <li>Be able to work to tight deadlines taking responsibility for your work and multi-tasking in an organised manner. You must time plan your own work and client appointments.</li> <li>Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management and Audit Committees/Boards.</li> <li>Direct, coach and mentor audit teams to assist them in the delivery of engagements.</li> <li>Be proactive in Business Development activities and developing, maintaining and monitoring your own network.</li> <li>Involvement in proposals and presentations for new work.</li> <li>Potential for involvement in the provision of wider assurance services to clients.</li> <li>Participate in team and firm wide activities and training opportunities. </li> </ul>Technical skills, experience &amp; knowledge: <ul> <li>Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA or equivalent.</li> <li>A good working knowledge of Excel and Word.</li> <li>Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.</li> <li>Strong people management skills enabling you to support, coach and mentor more junior colleagues.</li> </ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Knowledge and experience of audits in the non-profit sector.</li> </ul>About Crowe Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow's questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other. At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential. Why choose Crowe? At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. Whether you're working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you're a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway..

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