Senior Independent Living Officer – Ebley Mill – Stroud
Reference: REQ0284Description: About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Independent Living Officer to lead the delivery of high-quality independent living services across our schemes.This is a key leadership role where you will be responsible for managing and supporting a team of site-based Independent Living Officers, ensuring services are delivered consistently, safely, and to a high standard. You will play a vital part in promoting independence, wellbeing, and community engagement for our residents. Key Responsibilities:Manage, supervise, and support site-based Independent Living Officers, providing day-to-day direction and performance managementEnsure consistent delivery of high-quality services across all schemesCarry out regular site visits, monitoring standards and identifying improvementsPromote resident independence, wellbeing, and social inclusionEnsure compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, and organisational policiesContribute to service improvement and development initiativesTo find out more please contact Lynne Mansell, Independent Living Manager lynne.mansell@stroud.gov.uk or call 01453 754173CLOSING DATE: 5th July 2026INTERVIEW DATE: 16th July 2026 In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services.We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural PlaceRegion: Location: Ebley Mill – StroudSalary: *GBP*39,152 per annum (pay award pending)Package: Excellent pension scheme – Flexi Working Scheme – Hybrid working approach – Employee Wellbeing Offer – For more information please see the benefits section on our websiteContractual hours: 37Basis: Permanent…