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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: <ul><li>Previous experience of working within a housing or support environment.</li><li>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.</li><li>Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour.</li><li>Understanding of Health and Safety practices and procedures.</li><li>Experience of lone working.</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a supportive team.</li><li>Have a driving licence and access to a car for business use.</li></ul>It would be beneficial (but not essential) if you also have: <ul><li>CIH Housing Qualification Level 2</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing environment</li></ul>Working arrangements: 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.

Independent Living Officer

The Role Our Independent Living Advisors provide high quality information, advice and support to both referring Health &amp; Social Care professionals and vulnerable eligible customers who are considering participating in Self Directed Support Schemes, Independent Living Schemes, Personal Health Budgets and self-funded/private clients, over a designated area. We are looking for individuals with a background in social care who can support adults with disabilities to live independently in their local communities. What does the role involve? • Providing a person-centred service that enables individuals to focus on the outcomes they wish to achieve; supporting with establishing a care and/or support plan that helps the person we support meet these outcomes in a cost-effective and safe manner • Managing a caseload within a geographic area, including visits to people we support's homes, local authority offices and other community locations in Kent • Assisting people we support to manage their obligations and responsibilities in relation to their chosen care package • Obtaining and collating information for caseload management and reports on a daily basis, utilising chosen PeoplePlus and/or designated databases • Maintaining accurate records of all communication with people we support utilising chosen PeoplePlus and/or designated databases • Ensuring all information given is clear and concise and in a format that meets the individual communication needs of the person you are supporting. • Ensuring all information is factually correct and in accordance with PeoplePlus guidelines and current legislation • Organising and attending meetings and/or reviews with people we support, colleagues and other professionals as required. For full details of the role and the person specification please click the 'available documents'. Please include your current salary and desired salary as part of your application, when prompted. For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or If you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions to <a href="mailto:careers@peopleplus.co.uk" target="_blank">careers@peopleplus.co.uk</a> and one of the team will come back to you. If you wish to apply, please ensure this is done via the apply now button. Applications cannot be accepted via email. Who We Are Here at PeoplePlus, our health and social care support services enable thousands of people to live independently across England and Wales each year. These trusted services and our dedicated teams empower people - at whatever stages of their life - to live more independent, happier lives. We work closely with people to understand their needs, make sure their voices are heard and provide well-rounded and tailored support to help them thrive. Our current services include <ul> <li>Independent Living Services across England and Wales</li> <li>Gloucestershire Carers' Hub</li></ul><ul> <li>Our unique trademarked wellbeing 'YouCan' programme</li></ul>Today, we deliver independent living and care support services across England and Wales and help to shape future services by sharing our expertise and the thoughts of the people we help with local and central governments. We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there's real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects. Our Benefits A paid PeoplePlus Life Event Day each year 25 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal Employee Assistance Programme Access to online wellbeing centre Enhanced Wedding leave A paid volunteering day each year Enhanced Maternity scheme Sharesave scheme Refer a Friend reward scheme Holiday purchase scheme Pension scheme Life assurance Testimonials Katie Woosey - Service Support Team Leader "I have worked for PeoplePlus for 10 years in total working up from Administrator to Team Leader. My current role is to lead the customer service team in our Independent Living Services department, my role includes dealing with queries and managing complaints ensuring that we deliver the best service possible. I am proud to lead a team that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do. I enjoy working at PeoplePlus because it is obvious to see the difference that our support makes to our customers, and it gives me a sense of purpose working for a business that is centred around the people that we support and that we make a direct difference to their lives." Barbara Chapman, Kickstart Coach/ YouCan "I've really enjoyed my role because it's important to me to help others to see their true potential. Helping to guide participants/employees through their employment journey, providing them with tools to build their confidence and self-esteem so that they develop personally and professionally. PeoplePlus have enabled me to help others through this role."

Independent Living Advisor

Job Introduction Bradford Cyrenians provides a range of supported housing, hostel and floating support provision for homeless men and women, former rough sleepers and services that specialise in supporting ex offenders and men fleeing domestic abuse. Our services are flexible and user-led, with a focus on prevention, enabling individuals to take control of their lives. The Men Standing Up Service supports male victims/survivors of domestic abuse. The service consists of the following aspects: <ul><li>Confidential telephone helpline</li><li>Emergency accommodation</li><li>Longer term accommodation</li><li>Floating support service</li><li>Peer support group</li></ul>We are recruiting for a: Supported Housing Officer Specialising in Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence and Human Trafficking. Working 35 hours per week, flexibly between 8am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday Salary - £23,000 per annum fixed The successful candidate needs to be highly motivated and have the passion, enthusiasm and commitment towards making a difference to the lives of male victims/survivors of domestic abuse. There will be a requirement for the post holder to speak a community language (Urdu, Punjabi) If you are interested in the post and are able to speak a community language, you can request an application pack to be either posted or emailed by contacting; Jamila Khanum on 01274 905676 or Email: <a href="mailto:jamila@bradfordcyrenians.org.uk" target="_blank">jamila@bradfordcyrenians.org.uk</a> Closing date for completed applications is 24/11/2025 Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 01/12/2025 Shortlisting for the position is based on a returned application form only, however if you want to send a CV in the first instance we will look at this and if you have relevant experience or transferable skills we will send you an application form to complete. A full induction and peer mentoring programme will be provided to the successful candidate We must ensure that the needs of the service are met and these are established on the basis of full attendance from staff. We therefore have a positive approach to absence management through our Absence Policy. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, Culture and experience. Bradford Cyrenians is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome job applications from all sections of the community. We are currently under represented by LGBTQI+ people, males, and people with disabilities so would encourage people from these groups to apply for roles within the organisation. Registered Charity Number 503434

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