Independent Living Co-ordinator

1 month ago


Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom Connexus Full time

An opportunity has arisen within the Independent Living Team for the right individual to manage a sheltered scheme in Bishops Castle and Clun. We are seeking someone who is experienced, highly motivated, who has excellent communication skills and is a real people person.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting residents with support needs, the housing management of the scheme as well as promoting and maximising the use of the communal facilities.

As an Independent Living Co-Ordinator, you'll be part of the team, who provide supportive, responsive, effective and flexible housing management and support to customers in Independent Living. You will promote and maximise the independence for older people within a user led environment.

What will be required of you?
- Experience of working with elderly or vulnerable people and arranging or facilitating social activities
- An empathetic approach
- Excellent communication skills
- An ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional manner
- Organisational skills and the ability to re-prioritise as necessary
- Confident decision-making skills

Shortlisting date: 26 April 2024

Interview date: 03 May 2024

**About Connexus**

Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The work we do is varied, and no two days are the same.

You’ll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.

Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs. Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.

Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.



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