Scheme Assistant

Salary £23,751

Location Hybrid - weekly visits to Stronglands Court - Oundle, The Shrubberies - Woodford, The Forresters - Raunds

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

As a Scheme Assistant at Amplius, you'll provide a visible, welcoming presence across our older persons’ housing schemes, across sites in Stronglands Court – Oundle, The Shrubberies – Woodford, and The Forresters – Raunds, ensuring they remain safe, well‑run and responsive to customer needs. You'll support residents, carry out compliance checks, and help maintain high standards across schemes, estates and scattered properties.

💰Salary: £23,751

📝Contract: Fixed Term – 6 months Maternity Cover

⏰Your week: 36.25 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5.15pm)

📌Location: Hybrid – weekly visits to Stronglands Court – Oundle, The Shrubberies – Woodford, The Forresters - Raunds

✨ Snapshot of your role

The role provides a visible landlord presence across schemes, building positive relationships with residents and offering basic advice when needed.
It supports overall scheme compliance and customer wellbeing by maintaining consistent standards across multiple locations and acting as Amplius’ on‑site representative.
Regular visits and inspections are carried out to identify and report any maintenance, estate management or health and safety issues.
Welfare checks are completed both by telephone and in person, with any safeguarding concerns identified and referred to the appropriate agencies.
The role includes completing compliance tasks such as alarm testing, flushing, inspections, meter readings and keeping accurate records.
It also supports tenancy and estate management activity while helping new residents settle in and escalating any welfare concerns where required.

What we’re looking for

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in a range of situations.
It involves empowering customers by listening to their views, responding appropriately, and helping shape services around their needs while maintaining excellent customer care.
An understanding of health and safety responsibilities is essential, along with the ability to work independently, manage priorities and keep accurate records.
Confidence using digital devices, ICT systems and applications is also required to support daily tasks and maintain effective service delivery.

✨ Desirable

Experience working with older people in sheltered or supported housing.

🚗 A full UK driving licence, access to own car and willingness to travel is required.

🕵️‍♀️ DBS clearance is required for this role.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you understand the full scope of the role.

Closing: 25th February

Virtual Interviews: 5th March

🚨Important – We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK and provide Right to Work evidence.

🚫We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

Have questions?🧐 Contact talent@amplius.co.uk and we’ll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums!

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.