Independent Living Advisor – Elder Housing & Support

Consortium; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Consortium is recruiting an Independent Living Advisor to cover the Havant & Emsworth region on a permanent contract. The role focuses on helping older people maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life through housing management services. You will work 35 hours over 5 days with some flexibility in hours.

You will travel across schemes, complete scheme inspections, and support tenants through viewings, moving-in and understanding tenancy agreements. Driving is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting older people and promoting independent living.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Good administrative and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support older people to maintain independence and wellbeing across housing management services.
• Travel across Havant & Emsworth schemes; conduct scheme inspections; monitor health and safety.
• Assist tenants with viewings and moving-in; explain tenancy agreements.
• Provide advice on accessing benefits and signpost services.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure high service standards.

Skills

Older people support

Independent living advocacy

Communication skills

Numeracy

Administrative skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Driving licence

Job description

Consortium is recruiting an Independent Living Advisor to cover the Havant & Emsworth region on a permanent contract. The role focuses on helping older people maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life through housing management services. You will work 35 hours over 5 days with some flexibility in hours.

You will travel across schemes, complete scheme inspections, and support tenants through viewings, moving-in and understanding tenancy agreements. Driving is required.