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.
Responsibilities
- 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
About You
- 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)
What We Offer
- A supportive team and positive working environment
- Opportunities for training and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexi scheme
- The role is 37 hours per week working across our 3 extra care schemes within Bury.
We are committed to 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.
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