Independent Living Scheme Worker

The Sanctuary Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

The Sanctuary Trust in Oldham is seeking an Independent Living Scheme Worker to support residents with day-to-day matters, maintain a safe, welcoming scheme and promote independence.

You will conduct welfare visits, prepare properties for admissions, liaise with partners and attend Trust meetings, with some unsocial hours and lone-working, and a requirement for a valid driving licence and a Social Work qualification.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience working with disadvantaged people (3 years) is required.
• Licence/Certification: Social Work Qualification (required).

Responsibilities

• Provide Rapid Relief Housing related support services in conjunction with the Independent Living Scheme Lead and other services for those exiting hospital
• Conduct regular welfare visits to beneficiaries in their homes.
• Prepare properties for new admissions.
• Support individuals to develop confidence and independent living skills.
• Attend meetings of the Trust and its stakeholders as required by the Independent Living Scheme Lead.
• Participate in active liaison with statutory and voluntary bodies relevant to the work, strategy and ethos of the Trust, and to communicate effectively with these agencies.
• Unsociable hours of work in accordance with the needs of the units may be required.
• Lone working

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with disadvantaged people

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

As an Independent Living Scheme Worker, you will support residents to manage day-to-day matters and maintain a safe, welcoming scheme. You will listen to residents, respond respectfully to their concerns and help them access appropriate support while encouraging independence and choice.

Duties

To provide Rapid Relief Housing related support services in conjunction with the Independent Living Scheme Lead and other services for those exiting hospital

Conduct regular welfare visits to beneficiaries in their homes.

Prepare properties for new admissions..

Support individuals to develop confidence and independent living skills.

Attend meetings of the Trust and its stakeholders as required by the Independent Living Scheme Lead

Participate in active liaison with statutory and voluntary bodies relevant to the work, strategy and ethos of the Trust, and to communicate effectively with these agencies

Unsociable hours of work in accordance with the needs of the units may be required.

Lone working

Must have a valid driving licence and access to own vehicleExperience:working with disadvantaged people: 3 years (required)Licence/Certification:Social Work Qualification (required)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Independent Living Scheme Worker

Company: The Sanctuary Trust

Salary: SCP 23; £27,479 pa full time (11,722 pro rata, equivalent £14.09 per hour)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Oldham

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Summary

Overview

As an Independent Living Scheme Worker, you will support residents to manage day-to-day matters and maintain a safe, welcoming scheme. You will listen to residents, respond respectfully to their concerns and help them access appropriate support while encouraging independence and choice.

Duties

To provide Rapid Relief Housing related support services in conjunction with the Independent Living Scheme Lead and other services for those exiting hospital

Conduct regular welfare visits to beneficiaries in their homes.

Prepare properties for new admissions..

Support individuals to develop confidence and independent living skills.

Attend meetings of the Trust and its stakeholders as required by the Independent Living Scheme Lead

Participate in active liaison with statutory and voluntary bodies relevant to the work, strategy and ethos of the Trust, and to communicate effectively with these agencies

Unsociable hours of work in accordance with the needs of the units may be required.

Lone working

Essential requirements

Must have a valid driving licence and access to own vehicleExperience:working with disadvantaged people: 3 years (required)Licence/Certification:Social Work Qualification (required)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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