At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver top-notch independent living services and promote resident wellbeing.
- Company: Join a dynamic local government committed to community engagement and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension, flexible working, and a focus on employee wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of an exciting transition in local government with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while shaping the future of local government.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing teams and delivering high-quality services is essential.
About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Independent Living Officer to lead the delivery of high-quality independent living services across our schemes. This is a key leadership role where you will be responsible for managing and supporting a team of site-based Independent Living Officers, ensuring services are delivered consistently, safely, and to a high standard. You will play a vital part in promoting independence, wellbeing, and community engagement for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, supervise, and support site-based Independent Living Officers, providing day-to-day direction and performance management
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services across all schemes
- Carry out regular site visits, monitoring standards and identifying improvements
- Promote resident independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies
- Contribute to service improvement and development initiatives
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious.
Region: Ebley Mill - Stroud
Salary: GBP 39,152 per annum (pay award pending)
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Permanent
Senior Independent Living Officer - Ebley Mill - Stroud in Essex employer: Stroud District Council
As a Senior Independent Living Officer at Ebley Mill in Stroud, you will join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to promoting independence and wellbeing within the community. We offer an excellent benefits package, including a robust pension scheme, flexible working options, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development. Our inclusive work culture values diversity and encourages all employees to contribute to shaping the future of local government services.
