Independent Living Co-ordinator

Civic Recruitment Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Community Housing Support worker for Rugby, 3‑month contract with a local authority. You will support residents in Independent Living Schemes to maintain independence and wellbeing, delivering housing management and safeguarding where needed.

Role involves promoting health, safety, and community engagement, with travel between schemes and on-site work to cover activities and events. Full UK driving licence required, IT skills desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older or vulnerable individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to resident-focused services.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent living support and housing management across allocated schemes.
• Conduct wellbeing visits and expand support where needed.
• Raise safeguarding concerns with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Promote health and wellbeing through activities and community engagement.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver schemes and services.
• Ensure residents participate in activities and maintain social inclusion.
• Carry out housing management duties and liaise with council departments as required.
• Complete fire safety and health & safety checks and report actions.

Skills

Experience with residents

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Calm and approachable manner

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rugby, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/05/2026

Job Description

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To support residents within Independent Living Schemes to maintain their independence and wellbeing, enabling them to remain safely in their own homes. The role also delivers an effective housing management service while promoting health, safety, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent living support and housing management services to residents across allocated schemes.
• Conduct regular wellbeing visits to residents, increasing support where required.
• Identify and raise safeguarding or welfare concerns with appropriate parties including family members, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Promote health and wellbeing through activities, events, and community engagement within schemes.
• Work with internal teams, external organisations, and voluntary groups to deliver services and activities.
• Ensure residents are supported to participate in activities and maintain social inclusion.
• Carry out housing management duties and liaise with other council departments as needed.
• Ensure fire safety and health & safety checks are completed and recorded, reporting and monitoring any follow-up actions.
• Install, test, and maintain lifeline/assistive technology equipment and report faults.
• Conduct regular inspections of schemes, identifying and reporting repairs, hazards, or breaches.
• Support safeguarding responsibilities and report concerns in line with policies.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective communication with residents and stakeholders.
• Provide cover for colleagues during absence to ensure continuity of service.

Requirements

• Experience working with older or vulnerable individuals, supporting independent living.
• Understanding of issues affecting independent living (e.g. dementia, falls, isolation, safeguarding).
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Calm, approachable manner with a practical, common-sense approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, resident-focused services.
• Desirable: IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office), knowledge of health & safety, data protection, and confidentiality practices.

Additional Information

• Location: Scheme-based across Rugby Borough Council Independent Living Schemes
• Hours: Typically full-time (exact hours to be confirmed if required)
• Working Pattern: On-site with travel between schemes as required
• Role Type: Community-based / housing support role