Independent Living Coordinator

Progress Housing Group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing organization in Preston seeks an Independent Living Coordinator. In this full-time role, you'll create a safe environment for tenants, provide support, and help residents feel valued. Ideal candidates will have a friendly approach, strong teamwork skills, and a valid driving license. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community and includes a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Positive and friendly approach to work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in time management and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and welcoming environment for residents.
• Offer thoughtful support and connect with individual needs.
• Provide cover at other schemes as needed.

Skills

Positive and friendly approach

Strong team working ethos

Effective time management

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Ability to travel

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Independent Living Coordinator

Department: Housing Operations

Salary: £26,198

Location: Preston / Hybrid - working across our schemes.

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Join Our Legacy of Change and Community

At Progress Housing Group, we’re more than just homes, we’re a community. With 900+ passionate colleagues, we’re committed to making a difference every day, supporting people to live independently and thrive.

We’re now looking for an Independent Living Coordinator to join our team on a Permanent basis. If you’re organised, proactive, have your own vehicle and ready to support the care and wellbeing of our residents, we’d love to hear from you.

Role

As an Independent Living Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of creating a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment for our tenants. Your role is all about building trust and connection - offering thoughtful support, responding to individual needs with empathy, and helping each person feel truly valued in their home.

This is a full-time, permanent position (36.25 hours per week), with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our schemes in Longton, New Longton, and Walmer Bridge. To support flexibility and responsiveness, a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. You may also be asked to provide cover at other schemes within South Ribble, ensuring continuity of care and support where it’s needed most.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A positive and friendly approach.
• A strong team working ethos.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A willingness and the ability to travel with full access to your own vehicle

Why Progress?

Because we’re people-focused, genuine, and forward-thinking. We care deeply about our colleagues and communities, and we’ll support you to grow in a role that really matters.

How To Apply

Click Apply Now, upload your CV, and complete our short application. Be sure to include a supporting statement that highlights why you’re a great fit for this role.

Closing date: 11:59pm 1st October 2025

Interview date: Thursday 9th October 2025

We welcome applications from everyone, especially from underrepresented groups. Inclusion matters here.