This permanent Independent Living Advisor post sits within The Guinness Partnership's sheltered housing schemes, reporting to the Independent Living Manager. The work centres on day-to-day housing management for older residents, from supporting prospective tenants through viewings and moving in to explaining tenancy rights and advising on benefits. It is a floating role covering several schemes, so regular travel is central to the job. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, and interviews are held on MS Teams on 13 and 16 November.
What the job involves
- Build relationships with residents and deliver housing management services across sheltered schemes
- Support prospective tenants through viewings and the moving-in process
- Ensure residents understand their tenancy agreements, including rights and responsibilities
- Advise residents on financial support, including housing-related benefits
- Signpost or refer residents to services such as assistive technology, property adaptations or additional support
- Carry out scheme inspections
- Ensure health and safety standards are met across schemes
- Monitor contractor performance to maintain service standards
- Travel across schemes in the region as part of a floating role
What's required
Experience
- Experience of supporting older people and promoting independent living
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to explain complex information clearly
- Good administrative and numeracy skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle for business travel
What's offered
- Mileage expenses reimbursed per mile for business travel
- Some flexibility around working hours, to be discussed at interview
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
