Independent Living Advisor - Help Seniors Thrive

The Guinness Partnership; Winchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership is seeking an Independent Living Advisor to join our Havant & Emsworth team on a permanent contract. You will support older residents to maintain independence, wellbeing, and quality of life across sheltered schemes, reporting to the Independent Living Manager.

This role involves traveling between schemes, requires a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (mileage paid). Interviews will be held at Waterlooville on 16th or 18th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting older people and promoting independent living.
• 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

• Provide housing management services across sheltered schemes.
• Support prospective tenants through viewings and moving-in.
• Explain tenancy agreements, rights and responsibilities.
• Advise on accessing financial support and housing-related benefits.
• Signpost or refer to assistive technology, adaptations, or additional support.
• Carry out scheme inspections and monitor health and safety standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure high service delivery.
• Be flexible to travel across Havant & Emsworth schemes.

Skills

Experience supporting older people

Excellent communication

Independent work capability

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Guinness Partnership is seeking an Independent Living Advisor to join our Havant & Emsworth team on a permanent contract. You will support older residents to maintain independence, wellbeing, and quality of life across sheltered schemes, reporting to the Independent Living Manager.

This role involves traveling between schemes, requires a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (mileage paid). Interviews will be held at Waterlooville on 16th or 18th November 2026.