Independent Living Partner

Abri; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major housing provider in the UK is seeking an Independent Living Partner to manage housing for older people in the Yeovil area. The role requires excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage tenancy and support services. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing-related issues and must be comfortable working outside normal hours. This position offers a yearly salary between £30,001 and £40,000 along with various benefits and perks.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

Generous pension scheme with contributions up to 10%

Money off at many high-street and online retailers

Life assurance of 5× your annual salary

Generous parental and family leave

Health and wellbeing packages

Electric car scheme

Personal development opportunities

Colleague recognition scheme

Flexible working

Free eye tests

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in housing-related issues is preferred.
• Must be prepared to travel and work flexibly outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing management functions for older people.
• Manage the social alarm system and ensure compliance checks.
• Support customers and refer them to relevant services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of the needs of older people

Confidence in using IT

Flexibility

Job description

Independent Living Partner

We are currently looking for a new Independent Living Partner to join our team in Yeovil covering the Yeovil and Ilchester area.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing the housing management functions in a designated scheme / properties for older people. You will be the first point of contact for tenancy leasehold and scheme management for customers living in our Independent Living schemes. You will support customers to receive their agreed welfare contact and, when appropriate, refer customers to services within and external to Abri where these might meet an identified need.

You will also manage the social alarm system, complete all compliance and health and safety checks across relevant buildings and work collaboratively to create and maintain strong resident involvement and community engagement.

Job Requirements and Expectations

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be flexible and have an understanding of the needs of older people and in promoting independence. The candidate should have a strong understanding of housing related issues and have confidence in using IT. The position is a lone working role.

Applicants must be prepared to travel and provide cover across the region when required and (by exception) across all Independent Living geography. Applicants need to live within a reasonable distance to the region and be able to be effective in the role.

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as required, will need to work outside of normal working hours and at times when the main offices may be closed, including evenings, bank holidays or weekends. The normal service hours for Independent Living are 8 am to 4 pm. If there is a critical and/or major out of hours emergency within the service the post holder may be contacted to participate in a response.

ABS will carry a DBS check.

Who we are

Abri is a large housing provider who owns and manages more than 58 000 homes and various community assets serving around 113 000 customers across the South of England.

We believe everyone has the right to a good quality, safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and do that look like in real terms. We're investing £689 m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

• We’re delivering 10 000 homes by 2030 ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most.
• We’re investing in our communities to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone.

As we grow we are establishing a strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three each with local governance; our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.

Benefits & Perks

• 28 days holiday plus the opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Generous pension scheme with contributions up to 10%
• Money off at many high‑street and online retailers
• Life assurance of 5× your annual salary
• Generous parental and family leave
• Health and wellbeing packages
• Electric car scheme
• Personal development opportunities
• Colleague recognition scheme
• Flexible working
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to Work scheme

About you

We know that people come from different backgrounds, strengths and experiences. We share the same values – curiosity, partnership and embracing challenges as opportunities. We expect our colleagues to share Abri’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.

If you share our values and want to make a real difference in the world, you are a winner and we would love to hear from you!

Other Information

Employment type: Full‑Time | Experience required: years | Vacancy: 1 | Yearly salary: £30 001 – £40 000