An opportunity has arisen within our Independent Living Team for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to manage two sheltered housing schemes in Market Drayton. We are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting older people to live independently, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
As an Independent Living Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the schemes, providing practical and wellbeing support to residents, coordinating services, promoting community activities, and ensuring high standards of health and safety. You will also play a key role in lettings, tenancy support and housing management, helping to create safe, vibrant communities where residents can thrive and maintain their independence.
The successful applicant will have experience of working with older or vulnerable people, be able to build positive relationships with residents and partner agencies, and have the ability to work independently whilst managing a varied workload.
Shortlisting date: 30 November 2026
Interview date: 07 December 2026
This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Connexus
Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.
You’ll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.
Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs. Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.
We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.
Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Life at Connexus
Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.
Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.
Some of the benefits
Hybrid &
Home Working
Where possible we offer hybrid working, involving working from home, office or hub as agreed with your line manager.
Personal
development
A healthy learning and training budget to support your development.
Flexible
working
We’re supportive of flexible working, which can be discussed with your line manager.
Annual
leave
We offer a generous 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Pensions
You'll automatically be enrolled into the Social Housing Pension Scheme, with employer contributions of up to 15%.
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
Dependent on service qualifying criteria we offer enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
Volunteering
We’re a community-focused organization, encouraging colleagues to take 1 volunteer day every year and still receive your normal pay for that day.
Car benefit scheme
Our Tusker Car Benefit Scheme gives eligible colleagues a tax-efficient.
Your wellbeing
Your wellbeing is very important to us and we have a number of offerings to help keep you well in and outside work.
Healthcare Cash Plan
We offer a BSHF plan giving you money back for treatment from various health care providers such as opticians, dentist, and physiotherapists.
Discount Scheme
This is provided through BSHF. You can get discounts and cashback for major brands, leisure and services.
Salary Review
Salaries are reviewed annual in April.
We're rooting for you
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We know it can be daunting to put yourself out there and sometimes the unknown interview processes make things even scarier! So, we thought we’d help by sharing a little about what you can expect from us in terms of our approach to recruitment.
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