Independent Living Advisor (Part time)

The Guinness Partnership; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Oldham is seeking an Independent Living Advisor to join their team. This part-time role involves providing housing management support, fostering relationships with customers, and assisting with tenancy matters. Candidates must have experience supporting the elderly, good communication skills, and a full UK Driving Licence. Competitive pay and benefits offered, including a £14.40/hour salary and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefit scheme for everyday savings

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with the elderly and vulnerable.
• Ability to foster cooperation and independence.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive housing management service.
• Assist prospective customers to view properties.
• Ensure customers understand their tenancy rights.

Skills

Advisory role experience

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Teamwork

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Job description

Would you like to join our team as anIndependent Living Advisorand help us to deliver an excellent service for our residents? This is a great opportunity for anyone who is a customer‑focused team player.

Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will be responsible for providing an intensive housing management service to our customers. This will include developing successful relationships, assisting prospective customers to view properties and settle into their accommodation, assisting in tenancy management matters and ensuring customers understand their rights and responsibilities per their tenancy agreement.

The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week, 9am – 2pm across 4 days at our Moorside View scheme in Oldham. A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role as on occasion you may be required to assist at neighbouring schemes.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience of working in an advisory role supporting the elderly and vulnerable with a proven ability to foster a spirit of co‑operation and a sense of independence within this group.
• Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication.

In return for your hard work, we offer:

• Competitive salary of £14.40 per hour (£26,271 FTE per annum).
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Buy Extra Holiday + Increases with length of service.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• Pension Contributions – up to 9% on a matched basis.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme offeringoffer include face‑to‑face counselling, a stress helpline and tax, fitness and childcare advice.
• A benefit scheme which pulls together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make savings on everyday shopping, fashion, electronics, travel, leisure and days out.

If you’re interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all of the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria.

Please note: A DBS is required for this role which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.