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Job Description About the Role Our Independent Living teams support older people living in their own homes by providing a warm and friendly housing management service. We have a new opportunity for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Lewes. This part-time role (28 hours per week) is ideal for someone passionate about supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you'll provide intensive housing management services to residents in our sheltered housing schemes. Your responsibilities will include building strong relationships with customers, supporting new residents during viewings and move-ins, and helping them understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities. You'll also assist customers in accessing housing benefit support or financial advice, and make referrals for assistive technology, aids, and adaptations that promote independent living. Regular site inspections and health &amp; safety checks will be part of your routine, along with monitoring contractor performance to ensure high standards are maintained. While primarily based at our scheme in Leighside House, Lewes, you'll need to be flexible to travel between local schemes and provide cover when required. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Please note, we are also looking for an Independent Living Advisor for our Newhaven scheme, which is also a part-time position. What We're Looking For <ul><li>Experience working with older adults, promoting independence and community spirit</li><li>Strong commitment to Equality and Diversity</li><li>Adaptable communication skills, especially when explaining technical information</li><li>Solid administrative and numeracy skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>What You'll Get in Return <ul><li>Competitive salary £26,271 pro rata - (£21,016 for 28 hours per week)</li><li>Flexible hours: Monday-Friday between 9 am - 5 pm</li><li>Paid mileage: 45p per mile</li><li>Work mobile phone provided</li><li>Free DBS check</li><li>Company sick pay and life assurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Up to 9% matched pension contributions</li><li>Lifestyle benefits portal: discounts at supermarkets, retailers, leisure activities &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this position, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and submit a copy of your CV. INDTGP TJTGP REEDTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Independent Living Advisor

Job Description About the Role Our Independent Living teams support older people living in their own homes by providing a warm and friendly housing management service. We have a new opportunity for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Newhaven. This part-time role (30 hours per week) is ideal for someone passionate about supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you'll provide intensive housing management services to residents in our sheltered housing schemes. Your responsibilities will include building strong relationships with customers, supporting new residents during viewings and move-ins, and helping them understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities. You'll also assist customers in accessing housing benefit support or financial advice, and make referrals for assistive technology, aids, and adaptations that promote independent living. Regular site inspections and health &amp; safety checks will be part of your routine, along with monitoring contractor performance to ensure high standards are maintained. While primarily based at our scheme in Newhaven, you'll need to be flexible to travel between local schemes and provide cover when required. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Please note, we are also looking for an Independent Living Advisor for our Newhaven scheme which is also a part-time position. What We're Looking For <ul><li>Experience working with older adults, promoting independence and community spirit</li><li>Strong commitment to Equality and Diversity</li><li>Adaptable communication skills, especially when explaining technical information</li><li>Solid administrative and numeracy skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>What You'll Get in Return <ul><li>Competitive salary £26,271 pro rata - (£22,518 for 30 hours per week)</li><li>Flexible hours: Monday-Friday between 9 am - 5 pm</li><li>Paid mileage: 45p per mile</li><li>Work mobile phone provided</li><li>Free DBS check</li><li>Company sick pay and life assurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Up to 9% matched pension contributions</li><li>Lifestyle benefits portal: discounts at supermarkets, retailers, leisure activities &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this position, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and submit a copy of your CV. TJTGP REEDTGP

Housing Support Specialist Application Deadline: 25 January 2026 Department: Housing Support Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - St-Leonards-On-Sea Reporting To: Team Manager Compensation: GBP 27,942 / year Description Location: Office base in Hastings (covering Hastings/Rother) Salary: GBP 27,942 per year (plus GBP 1,000 essential car user allowance, GBP 800 Rough Sleepers Allowance and Unsociable Hours shift allowance) Hours: 37 per week The working pattern includes two early morning shifts, starting at 5.00am (Summer) or 6.00am (Winter) Monday - Friday. Other working days are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday. What you'll be doing: Are you passionate about ending the cycle of rough sleeping for people who are experiencing homelessness? Are you interested in a career in housing support, mental health recovery and wellbeing development? Southdown's Outreach and Move On teams support those who are rough sleeping to move away from homelessness by accessing accommodation options. As a Housing Support Specialist you'll work alongside a multiagency team, supporting people who have experienced the trauma of homelessness, to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. You'll provide early morning street outreach to people sleeping rough in Hastings/Rother, combined with move on / tenancy support as your clients take steps away from homelessness and into accommodation. You'll provide flexible, trauma-informed support, focusing on ending rough sleeping by identifying the support each person needs. This may include support with substance dependency, mental and physical health needs, domestic abuse, current or historical offending. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Community Specialist, Case Manager, Social Worker, Housing Support Worker, Social Care Prescriber, Community Health Worker, Community Outreach Coordinator or Care Coordinator. However, this is not essential and we will provide a full induction and training programme for all successful candidates. Perks and benefits: You'll be joining one of the largest providers of care, support and housing services in Sussex, which we're proud to say we've been doing for over 50 years! In exchange we can offer some great benefits, including: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover. </li><li>Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car. </li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets. </li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service. </li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. </li><li>Rough Sleepers Allowance - GBP 800 per year.</li><li>Essential car user allowance - GBP 1,000 per year.</li><li>Unsociable hours allowance - an extra GBP 4.40 per shift.</li></ul>Skills, knowledge and experience What you need for the role: <ul><li>Available to work unsociable hours (2 early morning shifts per week starting at 5am or 6am)</li><li>A personalised care approach, with empathy and understanding</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown </li><li>A full driving Licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you</li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of complex and diverse support needs relating to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse</li><li>Awareness of the causes of rough sleeping and the barriers preventing people who are rough sleeping from engaging in services</li><li>Experience working in a supported housing or homelessness setting</li><li>Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs </li></ul>Training: Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply:Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Housing Support Specialist

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Martello Court development based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday - We will consider a job share. Hourly rate: £26,317.20 per annum (Salary to be pro rata'd if job share) Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

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