Independent Living Advisor

ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England.

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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.

JOB DESCRIPTION Our Independent Living teams support older people living in their own homes by providing a friendly housing management service.

We have a new opportunity for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Yorkshire.

This full-time role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting older adults to maintain their independence and wellbeing.

Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will provide housing management services to residents in our sheltered housing schemes.

Your responsibilities will include building strong relationships with residents, supporting new residents during viewings and move-ins, and helping them understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities.

You will 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 & safety checks will be part of your routine, along with monitoring contractor performance to ensure high standards are maintained.

Although your main base will be Victoria Court in Castleford, you will also work across other schemes throughout Yorkshire providing cover when needed, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

What we are looking for Experience working with older adults, promoting independence and community spirit Strong commitment to Equality and Diversity Adaptable communication skills, especially when explaining technical information Solid administrative and numeracy skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent verbal and written communication Proficiency in Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle 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.

This position will require a basic DBS check, which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.

TGPCVL Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays.

We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days.

You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).

Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme.

Guinness match your contribution up to 9%.

To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.

Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. xwzovoh

You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.

Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme