Independent Living Advisor (Direct Payments)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, user-led charity that is dedicated to enabling Disabled people who use social care support to have full choice and control over the way in which they live their lives. Independent Living Advisor – Direct Payments Location: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF Salary: £26,500 per annum pro rata Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am–5pm) Contract: Fixed to 31st March 2026, with potential to extend to permanent The Organisation Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of Disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity. The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is Disabled trustees), 20 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of Disability – all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that Disabled people face. AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, Independent Living and Advocacy. AoD’s Independent Living Service The Independent Living Service (Direct Payments) is a new service that will provide support to Direct Payment users within the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The service will enable Disabled people to have genuine choice and control over the way in which they lead their lives. The post-holder will be working alongside disabled people to enable them to have more choice and control over their care and support needs. The Role In this role you will be providing essential information, advice and support to individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will work with Disabled clients to empower them to take control of the support they need by using Direct Payments, employing their own staff and accessing activities or services. You will ensure that individuals have the right information to make informed choices and will help them to set up and manage their chosen support. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience of budgeting and recruitment are essential for this role. Experience of working in social care is not essential as training will be provided, however a “can-do” attitude, a commitment to a person-centred approach and a willingness to learn is a must. Being part of a small team, there is a lot of opportunity for you to develop and learn new skills. The work is varied and calls upon a wide range of skills, and there is huge job satisfaction in supporting people to achieve greater wellbeing and independence. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and actively encourage people with lived experience of impairment or Disability to apply. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis with a final deadline for receipt of completed applications; 12pm on Friday 19th September 2025 (Feedback will not be provided to those not shortlisted for interview). Interview dates: Tuesday 30th September 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. You may submit a CV, but only fully completed applications forms that address the person specification will be considered for interview. No agencies please