Independent Living Lead Officer

Dacorum Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dacorum Borough Council is seeking an Independent Living Lead Officer to deliver a high-performing service across council-owned and private properties. You will supervise a team of Independent Living Officers, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain tenancies and maximize independence.

The role involves giving practical advice on housing, welfare rights, personal finance and life skills, and supports customers to improve health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Deliver a high performing independent living service across council-owned and private housing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision of Independent Living Officers to support tenants and promote independence.
• Provide practical advice and information on housing, welfare rights, personal finances, life skills and health and well-being.

Job description

Independent Living Lead Officer

Job description

Permanent

Ref: H7667

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

To deliver a high performing and effective independent living service to Dacorum Council owned properties and private accommodation, working to high standards in accordance with legislation, policies, performance standards/ targets and customer satisfaction requirements.

To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a group of Independent Living Officers, ensuring tenants and customers are supported throughout the lifetime of their tenancies to understand their roles and responsibilities as a tenant and how to sustain a tenancy and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, health and well-being.

Duties will include providing practical advice, information and support on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, life skills and the promotion of personal independence.

Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK.

An Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.

The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the job details section.

Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation

The Council is going through a major change as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution. This means that the district and borough councils in Hertfordshire will be replaced by a smaller number of new unitary councils.

The aim is to make local government simpler and more efficient, improve services for residents, and bring decision-making closer to the communities we serve.

What this means for you

If you join Dacorum Borough Council between now and 31 March 2028, you will move to a new organisation on 1 April 2028. Your role will transfer to the new authority, but the way you work and who you report to may change.

While this may be different from what you are used to, it is also a rare and exciting opportunity to join Dacorum at a time of real change.

You will have the chance to help shape the future of local services and be part of building something new.

The new unitary councils will create opportunities for innovation, growth, and better public services. They will offer a more joined-up and forward-looking working environment for employees.

We are committed to supporting our staff and continuing to deliver high-quality services for residents throughout this change. Together, we are building a better future.