Independent Living Officer
Community Gateway Association
Preston, UK
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Social care
Permanent
Independent Living Officer
37 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm with a 12pm-8pm shift on a rota basis (1 week in 5))
Community based in Preston, Lancashire
£28,088.90 per annum
We are excited to be recruiting for an Independent Living Officer to join our Independent Living Team.
What will you be doing in this role?
As an Independent Living Officer, You will deliver housing management support services to older people both in our Independent Living properties and CGA homes. You will work closely with a number of our customers to ensure they have the best quality of life and are able to stay in their homes for as long as they can through the provision of a service which is centred around the person and their wellbeing.
You will also provide an emergency response service to our customers during weekdays, working a rota system.
What are we looking for in you?
We are looking for someone who fits our values and brings a person centred approach in the role and shares our passion for making a difference. You will tailor your approach to meet individual customer needs and working collaboratively with others. You will also have:
What we are looking for:
This role is community based working in and around Preston.
We offer flexibility wherever possible to accommodate our business and your personal needs.
Why work at Community Gateway?
Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, your birthday off, Christmas closure, free parking, free breakfasts, a health cash-plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more.
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..
If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is 16th November 2025 atmidnight with interviews held on 24th November 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
37 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm with a 12pm-8pm shift on a rota basis (1 week in 5))
Community based in Preston, Lancashire
£28,088.90 per annum
We are excited to be recruiting for an Independent Living Officer to join our Independent Living Team.
What will you be doing in this role?
As an Independent Living Officer, You will deliver housing management support services to older people both in our Independent Living properties and CGA homes. You will work closely with a number of our customers to ensure they have the best quality of life and are able to stay in their homes for as long as they can through the provision of a service which is centred around the person and their wellbeing.
You will also provide an emergency response service to our customers during weekdays, working a rota system.
What are we looking for in you?
We are looking for someone who fits our values and brings a person centred approach in the role and shares our passion for making a difference. You will tailor your approach to meet individual customer needs and working collaboratively with others. You will also have:
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience of working within a housing or support environment.
- Previous experience and the ability to work with older or vulnerable people and supporting people with complex needs, including mental ill health, substance dependency and dementia.
- Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Understanding of Health and Safety practices and procedures.
- Experience of lone working.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a supportive team.
- Have a driving licence and access to a car for business use.
- CIH Housing Qualification Level 2
- Experience of working in a social housing environment
This role is community based working in and around Preston.
We offer flexibility wherever possible to accommodate our business and your personal needs.
Why work at Community Gateway?
Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, your birthday off, Christmas closure, free parking, free breakfasts, a health cash-plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more.
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..
If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is 16th November 2025 atmidnight with interviews held on 24th November 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.