About the role
Are you passionate about supporting older and vulnerable tenants to live independently in a safe, supportive environment? We're looking for a proactive and confident Independent Living Officer to join our team, providing high-quality intensive housing scheme management across our three Extra Care sites.
You will be a proactive, solution and performance focused individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes for tenants.
As an Independent Living Officer, you will:
We're looking for someone who is:
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit Bury - Home | greater.jobs
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.
Next steps
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Alison Wharton via email at alison.wharton@bury.gov.uk or call 07815008694
Are you passionate about supporting older and vulnerable tenants to live independently in a safe, supportive environment? We're looking for a proactive and confident Independent Living Officer to join our team, providing high-quality intensive housing scheme management across our three Extra Care sites.
You will be a proactive, solution and performance focused individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes for tenants.
As an Independent Living Officer, you will:
- Provide day-to-day housing management support within Extra Care schemes
- Build strong relationships with tenants, families, onsite care teams, internal teams and partner agencies
- Ensure the schemes are compliant, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained
- Support activities and wellbeing initiatives with Engagement Team colleagues
- Engage actively on the Extra Care allocations panel ensuring voids and allocations are let in line with the allocations processes and relevant KPIs
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous service improvement
We're looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in managing or working within Extra Care housing or Independent Living housing settings
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Organised, reliable, and able to work independently across multiple sites
- Confident in handling sensitive issues with empathy and professionalism
- IT-literate with good administrative skills
- In possession of a full driving licence (essential for travel between schemes)
- A supportive team and positive working environment
- Opportunities for training and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexi scheme
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit Bury - Home | greater.jobs
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.
Next steps
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Alison Wharton via email at alison.wharton@bury.gov.uk or call 07815008694