Independent Living Assistant
Stockport Homes Group
Stockport, UK
Published 6 days ago
Supported / Sheltered housing
The Vacancy
We are looking for:
1 x Permanent, Full Time role (37 hours per week)
2 x Permanent, Part Time roles (18.5 hours per week)
We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'.
Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It's also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking Organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work
Are you passionate about promoting health and wellbeing? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults? We are seeking a dedicated Independent Living Assistant to join our team and support customers aged 50+ in Stockport.
The Independent Living Assistant will provide a varied and appropriate programme of physical / health and wellbeing promotion activities based around the needs and wishes of customers aged around 50+ living within a designated geographical area of Stockport. You will assist customers in arranging outings and events, supporting them to take the lead to ensure sustainability moving forward.
A key priority of this role will be to provide a clear, obvious, and familiar avenue of support to the customers living within the allocated geographical area. You will generate and maintain regular contact, signposting any queries and support needs as appropriate.
In addition to the above, you will assist Independent Living Officers and Seniors in the provision of a comprehensive housing management service by delivering excellent Intensive Housing Management support to all our customers.
Your visibility will be maximised via your additional responsibility to monitor, inspect, and report issues sighted within the geographical area allocated to you.
If you would like to find out more, for an informal chat contact Nerys Carpenter 07815476984 Nerys.carpenter@stockporthomes.org.
The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.
We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.
Closing date: 16th January 2025
About Us
Stockport Homes is Stockport's largest landlord and a management organisation which acts as landlord for both Stockport Council's social housing and our own property portfolio. But we're more than just so-called rent collectors. We're an award-winning, trailblazing public sector company that strives to transform lives by offering tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing, finance, youth engagement, employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home.
At Stockport Homes we believe in being ambitious, making a difference in our local communities, and serving our customers with passion. We believe in approaching problems with innovation, in respecting our partners, colleagues and customers and in striving for excellence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
Our Benefits
Personal Development
Work/Life Balance
Embrace Diversity
Our Community
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We are looking for:
1 x Permanent, Full Time role (37 hours per week)
2 x Permanent, Part Time roles (18.5 hours per week)
We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'.
Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It's also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking Organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work
Are you passionate about promoting health and wellbeing? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults? We are seeking a dedicated Independent Living Assistant to join our team and support customers aged 50+ in Stockport.
The Independent Living Assistant will provide a varied and appropriate programme of physical / health and wellbeing promotion activities based around the needs and wishes of customers aged around 50+ living within a designated geographical area of Stockport. You will assist customers in arranging outings and events, supporting them to take the lead to ensure sustainability moving forward.
A key priority of this role will be to provide a clear, obvious, and familiar avenue of support to the customers living within the allocated geographical area. You will generate and maintain regular contact, signposting any queries and support needs as appropriate.
In addition to the above, you will assist Independent Living Officers and Seniors in the provision of a comprehensive housing management service by delivering excellent Intensive Housing Management support to all our customers.
Your visibility will be maximised via your additional responsibility to monitor, inspect, and report issues sighted within the geographical area allocated to you.
If you would like to find out more, for an informal chat contact Nerys Carpenter 07815476984 Nerys.carpenter@stockporthomes.org.
The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.
We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.
Closing date: 16th January 2025
About Us
Stockport Homes is Stockport's largest landlord and a management organisation which acts as landlord for both Stockport Council's social housing and our own property portfolio. But we're more than just so-called rent collectors. We're an award-winning, trailblazing public sector company that strives to transform lives by offering tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing, finance, youth engagement, employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home.
At Stockport Homes we believe in being ambitious, making a difference in our local communities, and serving our customers with passion. We believe in approaching problems with innovation, in respecting our partners, colleagues and customers and in striving for excellence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
Our Benefits
Personal Development
Work/Life Balance
Embrace Diversity
Our Community
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