Independent Living Advisor – Flexible Hours & Travel

The Guinness Partnership; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership in Exeter is seeking an Independent Living Advisor on a permanent contract to cover the Exeter region. You will support older residents to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility in hours.

You will deliver housing management across sheltered schemes, assist with viewings and moving-in, explain tenancy agreements, advise on financial support and benefits, and signpost to assistive technology

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting older people and promoting independent living.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• 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

• Deliver high-quality housing management services across sheltered schemes.
• Build strong relationships with residents and support prospective tenants through viewings and moving-in.
• Ensure residents understand tenancy agreements, rights and responsibilities.
• Provide advice on accessing financial support and housing-related benefits.
• Signpost or refer residents to assistive technology, property adaptations, or additional support.
• Carry out scheme inspections and ensure health and safety standards.
• Monitor contractor performance to maintain service delivery; travel across Exeter schemes as needed; mileage reimbursed.

Skills

Experience with older people

Strong communication skills

Administrative and numeracy skills

Teamwork and independence

MS Office proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Guinness Partnership in Exeter is seeking an Independent Living Advisor on a permanent contract to cover the Exeter region. You will support older residents to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility in hours.

You will deliver housing management across sheltered schemes, assist with viewings and moving-in, explain tenancy agreements, advise on financial support and benefits, and signpost to assistive technology