Independent Living Advisor

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Independent Living Advisor to provide intensive housing management services for elderly customers. The role requires a passion for helping people, adaptability in communication, and teamwork. Candidates must have previous experience working with the elderly and hold a full UK driving license. This full-time, permanent position includes traveling to various sites in Chesterfield, Sheffield, and Shirebrook, promoting independence and cooperation within the community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to foster independence and cooperation among elderly clients.
• Ability to adapt communication style for individual needs.
• Experience in administrative tasks related to housing.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive housing management service to elderly customers.
• Travel regularly to sites in Shirebrook, Sheffield & Chesterfield.
• Assist with administrative work including numeracy tasks.

Skills

Experience working with the elderly

Adaptability in communication

Team collaboration

Good oral and written communication

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Understanding of housing management

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Experience in dealing with bereavement

Numeracy skills

Education

Professional or vocational qualification

Job description

Full time, 35 hours per week, permanent role

Based in Chesterfield, Sheffield and Shirebrook

Requires a full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle

Provides intensive housing management service to elderly customers

Needs adaptability in communication and teamwork

About the role

Are you passionate about helping people? You could be the perfect fit for our new Independent Living Advisor role at The Guinness Partnership. This is a full time, 35 hours per week, permanent role covering our sites in Chesterfield, Sheffield and Shirebrook. You will need to hold a full UK Driving license and have access to your own vehicle.

The overall purpose of the role is to provide an intensive housing management service to Guinness sheltered housing customers.

What we are looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you’ll not only be highly self‑motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you’ll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. The role will require regular travel to sites in Shirebrook, Sheffield & Chesterfield.

You will be able to demonstrate

• Previous experience of working with the elderly and proven ability to foster a spirit of co‑operation and sense of independence within this group.
• Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit individual needs or when explaining technical information.
• Previous experience of carrying out administrative work including numeracy work.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communications.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
• Up to date working knowledge of Housing Benefit.
• Experience in dealing with bereavement and loss.
• An understanding of both housing management and support services.

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional or vocational qualification.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.