Independent Living Lead Officer

Dacorum Borough Council; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

17.1% employer pension contribution

Flexible working patterns

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Dacorum Borough Council is hiring an Independent Living Lead Officer to deliver a high performing service for council and private properties, helping tenants sustain tenancies and improve independence.

You will supervise a team of Independent Living Officers and provide practical advice on housing, welfare rights, personal finances and life skills, ensuring DBS checks and related requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Driving licence (UK) required.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day supervision of a group of Independent Living Officers.
• Provide practical advice and support on housing, welfare rights, personal finances, life skills and promoting independence.
• Ensure high standards and compliance with service policies and targets.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ0003312 Application closing date 18/10/2026 Salary £45,750.00 to £48,582.00 per annum (Inclusive of London Fringe Weighting) Package Generous holiday entitlement - outstanding 17.1% employer contribution pension scheme - flexible working patterns - car salary sacrifice scheme Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Independent Living Lead Officer - Job Description Final July 2026.pdf Independent Living Lead Officer - Person Specification Final July 26.pdf

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 advert details.

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.