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Independent Living Advisor
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Brief overview
A temporary Independent Living Officer is needed to provide full on-site cover for an independent living scheme.
This is a minimum 2-month assignment, potentially extending (not guaranteed).
The role is fully on-site, Monday to Friday, supporting older residents, maintaining scheme safety, and ensuring smooth day-to-day housing management.
Your new role
- You'll manage the daily running of an independent living scheme, including tenant contact, support plans, fire alarm testing, health & safety checks and communal area oversight.
- You'll be the on-site point of contact, working independently from the scheme office, with occasional support from another scheme across the road.
- You'll coordinate repairs, monitor contractors, assist tenants with housing-related queries and respond professionally to any emergencies.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Strong people skills and confidence supporting older/vulnerable tenants
- Ability to work independently and manage a scheme solo
- Experience with housing management, support plans or scheme safety
- Comfortable with fire alarm testing, H&S checks and lone working
- Good organisational skills and accurate record-keeping
- Ability to liaise with contractors, housing teams and external agencies
What you'll get in return
- Full-time role: Monday-Friday, 9-5 (37.5 hours)
- Pay rates: £16.70 PAYE / £18.90 Umbrella
- A meaningful role supporting independence, wellbeing and safe housing
- Opportunity to apply for the permanent role once advertised (no preferential treatment - must follow usual recruitment rules)
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