Independent Living Advisor at Guinness

Frome, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

27164.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Housing Management, Communication Skills, Administrative Skills, Numeracy Skills, Microsoft Office, Relationship Building, Health And Safety Compliance, Financial Guidance, Case Management, Older People Support

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

We are currently seeking an Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Frome, Somerset on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to enhancing the independence, wellbeing, and quality of life of older people. 28 hours a week working Monday - Friday. Hours to be discussed at interview. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will play a key role in delivering effective housing management across our sheltered schemes. This will include building positive relationships with residents, supporting prospective tenants through viewings and the moving-in process, and ensuring residents fully understand their tenancy agreements, rights, and responsibilities. You will also provide guidance to residents around accessing financial support, including housing-related benefits, and signpost or refer them to relevant services such as assistive technology, adaptations, or additional support where required. As part of your day-to-day duties, you will carry out scheme inspections, oversee health and safety compliance, and monitor contractor performance to ensure services are delivered to a high standard. While your main base will be in Frome, flexibility to travel to other nearby schemes will be required, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. Mileage expenses are paid at 45p per mile for business travel. What we are looking for * Experience supporting older people and promoting independent living * A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion * Confident communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly * Good administrative and numeracy skills * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Competency in Microsoft Office applications * Full UK driving licence and access to a car If you are interested in making a positive difference and would like to apply, please submit your CV and review the full role profile for further details. This role will be subject to a basic DBS check, funded by the organisation. Job profile: https://jobs.guinness.org.uk/rps/IndependentLivingAdvisor.pdf [https://jobs.guinness.org.uk/rps/IndependentLivingAdvisor.pdf] INDTGP REEDTGP TJTGP CVLTGP

Responsibilities

Deliver effective housing management across sheltered schemes by building resident relationships and supporting tenants through the moving-in process. Oversee health and safety compliance, conduct scheme inspections, and guide residents in accessing financial support and assistive technology.