Independent Living Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is recruiting an Independent Living Officer (Temp) based in St Albans. You will join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering residents to live safely and with dignity, delivering a person-centred service across Independent Living accommodation.

Your responsibilities include visiting residents 30-40 times weekly, providing housing-related support to promote independence, and developing tailored support plans with reassurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing and supporting vulnerable tenants.
• Ability to develop person-centred support plans.
• Strong communication and empathy to connect with diverse tenants.

Responsibilities

• Visiting residents across schemes with 30-40 visits per week.
• Providing housing-related support that promotes independence and well-being.
• Engaging with residents to create tailored support plans and offer reassurance.
• Acting as a main contact for residents and escalating complex matters appropriately.
• Collaborating with a team of Independent Living Officers, led by experienced team leaders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solving

Driving license

Job description

Job Title: Independent Living Officer (Temp)

Location: St Albans

About the Role: Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering residents to live safely, independently, and with dignity. As an Independent Living Officer, you'll play a vital role in delivering a person-centred service, supporting tenants in Independent Living accommodation. This is your chance to make a real impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities of the Independent Living Office include:

• Visiting residents across various schemes, with 30-40 visits per week
• Providing housing-related support that promotes independence and well-being
• Engaging with residents to create tailored support plans and offer reassurance
• Acting as a key point of contact for residents while escalating complex matters through the appropriate channels
• Collaborating with a team of Independent Living Officers, led by experienced team leaders

Candidates for the role of Independent Living Officer will need:

• Experience in social housing and supporting vulnerable tenants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with diverse clients
• A proactive and compassionate approach to problem-solving
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle for travel between schemes

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.