Independent Living Advisor (Part Time)

Do you have a passion for helping people stand on their own two feet? Then we've got a role that's right up your accessibility ramp!

We're on the lookout for an Independent Living Advisor who's ready to lift others up, roll with the challenges, and navigate the road to independence with heart, humour, and a whole lot of can-do attitude.

Location: Boston

Salary: £11,428.56

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday- Friday, 18 hours per week (Shift rota to be discussed during interview)

What is Lincolnshire Housing partnership like to work for?

We're a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers.

It's an exciting time to join LHP! With the recent approval of our ambitious 'Everyday Better' transformation programme by our Board and Executive Team, we're expanding our team.

Check out our Youtube channel to hear some stories of what it's like to work here!

What benefits will I get from working for Lincolnshire Housing Partnership?

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our fantastic corporate training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let's be there for each other!
• Career Development & Encouragement

What could a typical week look like as our Independent Living Advisor?

Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but it's not always easy, you'll have a fantastic team around you as support and to celebrate your team success.

A typical week could look like:

• Carrying out assessments of housing register applicants for the sheltered housing service.
• Completing Support Plans and Reviews accurately with existing and new customers and annually thereafter.
• Undertaking relief duties for colleagues in their absence.
• Assisting in the provision of the Integrated Living and Supported Housing Service, promoting the service throughout the area.
• Signposting customers to the appropriate agency suitable to their needs as and when necessary.
• Carrying out weekly/monthly Health & Safety building compliance checks.
• Working with outside agencies and develop working relations with the local community and support activities across the community hubs.
• Assisting in the provision of our extra care housing service, particularly our dementia day care service Memory Lane.
• Visiting Sheltered Housing schemes as required, to ensure security of the building, check lighting, reporting communal and tenant repairs.
• Dealing with resident enquiries or effectively signposting requests for advice, in relation to a wide range of information.

For a full list of responsibilities please download the job description

What Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience will I need as a Compliance Surveyor?

• Experience of providing a quality customer service.
• Able to develop good working partnerships, external & internal.
• Competence with standard desk top ICT applications.
• Maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold an ability to relate to people in stressful situations.
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads, and work without direct supervision.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and on your own.
• Able to relate professionally and effectively with vulnerable people.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle.

How to Apply

Please attach your most recent CV along with a supporting statement outlining the experience and skills that make you a strong candidate for the role for the Independent Living Advisor role.

Please get your application in quickly as we may close the campaign early if we receive sufficient strong candidates.

Finally some key Information

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we're committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates.

It's important to ensure that the role you're applying for is the right fit for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team at Recruitment@lincolnshirehp.com for a friendly chat

Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities.

To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process

All offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References