Independent Living Adviser

2 months ago


Sleaford, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Location**:(Office) Sleaford, NG34 9PF. Home working, but will need to attend a team meeting every 6 weeks, in the office.

**Salary**:(FTE) £22,992 per annum, increasing to £23,452 following successful probationary; (pro-rata) £13,982 per annum, increasing to £14,261 per annum

**Hours**:22.5 Hours per week

**Days & Times**: Open to negotiations (between Monday and Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm)

**Closing date**:Wednesday, 3rd May 2023

**Interviews**: TBD. Interviews may take place face to face or via video conferencing software. Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted for our screening telephone call process.

**The Role **- Your main duties will include:

- Advising individuals on all aspects of their care packages, including financial aspects
- Managing your own caseload
- Supporting individuals with the recruitment and ongoing management of care staff
- Providing accurate information in a clear and concise format that meets the individual's needs
- Recording and maintaining accurate records and providing reports as required
- Organising and attending meetings/reviews with individuals, colleagues and local authority staff

**Skills, Experience and Qualifications** - We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

- Experience of providing information or advice to others or within a customer service environment
- The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting your style to suit the audience
- The ability to manage diary and workload effectively
- The ability to produce letters and other documents to a high standard
- The ability to input and maintain accurate data records
- The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- The ability to work flexibly and to deadlines
- Current driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicle
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Hold minimum GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in English and Maths

**Perks**:Employee assistance programme / Subsidised car breakdown cover / Death in service benefit / 23 Days annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months’ service).

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

**Salary**: £13,982.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sleaford, NG34 9PF

Application deadline: 03/05/2023
Reference ID: ILAGENS225



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