Scheme Assistant

Salary £23,751

Location Based at Longhurst Lodge in Skegness

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

The Vacancy

Join Amplius as a Scheme Assistant at Longhurst Lodge, Skegness, and play a key role in supporting our older person’s housing schemes. You’ll be the friendly, visible face for residents, helping with enquiries, monitoring services, and ensuring homes are safe and well‑managed. Build positive relationships, support wellbeing, and make a real difference in our communities every day.

Salary: £23,751

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Your week: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am – 5pm

Location: Based at Longhurst Lodge in Skegness

Snapshot of your role

Act as a visible, approachable landlord figure, building positive relationships with residents and local agencies.

Carry out regular inspections of schemes, reporting maintenance, management, and health & safety issues.

Conduct welfare checks, identify safeguarding concerns, and signpost or refer to support agencies.

Perform compliance testing, including fire/smoke alarms, Lifeline equipment, and utility meter readings.

Support tenancy and estate management, including anti-social behaviour, property viewings, and access facilitation.

Assist new residents to settle in and raise safeguarding alerts when needed.

Promote health and safety, maintain confidentiality, and ensure schemes are compliant and well-managed.

What we’re looking for

A full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance are essential requirements for this role.

Good standard of education with strong literacy, numeracy, and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Experience engaging with customers, responding to feedback, and shaping services to meet their needs.

Understanding of health and safety requirements and the housing, care, and support needs of older people.

Excellent customer care, professional attitude, and a friendly, approachable manner with a positive “can do” outlook.

Ability to work independently, use initiative, and confidently operate digital devices, ICT systems, and applications.

Highly organised, flexible, proactive, and a team player able to build positive relationships across operational boundaries.

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

Closing Date: 12th 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.