Community Independent Living Officer

CIH International Housing Group; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a full-time Community Independent Living Officer to join their Sheltered Housing Team in Enfield. The role involves supporting residents, managing health and wellbeing concerns, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in a supportive housing environment. Flexible working arrangements are available, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent pension through Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 32 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Interest-free season ticket loans

Opportunities for career development and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

One month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers

Qualifications

• Experience in a housing and supportive environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health, and wellbeing.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Travel between different Sheltered Housing schemes.
• Manage safeguarding issues and health concerns.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

IT proficiency

Job description

Job Description

The Sheltered Housing Team is seeking a full-time Community Independent Living Officer to join our team. The role requires flexibility in working hours, as it involves traveling between different Sheltered Housing schemes. We value enthusiasm, a positive attitude, the ability to work independently, plan ahead, and manage workloads to meet deadlines and achieve service outcomes. Attention to detail is essential.

Ideally, candidates will have experience and understanding of working in a housing and supportive environment, managing safeguarding issues, health and wellbeing concerns, conflict resolution, risk management, building management, Health and Safety, and inspection processes. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in IT are also required.

Contact Details

To learn more about the role, please contact Terrence Dixon at 0208 132 2793 for an informal discussion. If you experience difficulties accessing this information, contact Elizabeth Loizou at 0208 132 1615 or [e-mail].

Application Guidance

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting applications. To promote a diverse workforce, please do not include your name on your CV or statement. Your responses to the Essential and Desirable criteria, as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification, will determine your eligibility for an interview. We encourage you to address these criteria thoroughly in your application.

Our Culture and Values

We are passionate about our community and service delivery in Enfield. We foster a culture that puts customers at the heart of everything we do—empowering our staff to collaborate, be honest and respectful, take responsibility, and listen and learn. If you share these values, we would love to hear from you. We also offer flexible working arrangements; click here to find out more.

Benefits of Working for Enfield Council

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Up to 32 days of annual leave, plus eight public holidays and an additional day off at Christmas.
• A mix of remote and office-based working.
• Interest-free season ticket loans, repayable over three or ten months.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and counseling.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• One month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers in Children's Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications is received. Please apply promptly to avoid missing out. Note that previous applicants within the last six months are not eligible to reapply.

Meridian Water is a major 20-year regeneration project led by Enfield Council, bringing 10,000 homes and 6,000 jobs to the area, adjacent to the Lee Valley Regional Park.