Independent Living Adviser

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

We are looking for someone to join our Sheffield team. You will be instrumental in providing advice and information to individuals with disabilities who live independently. This is a varied role that is based in the office/home and will involve travel throughout the community.

**Location**:Sheffield, S2 2SE

**Salary**:FTE is£22,992 per annum, increasing to £23,452 per annum after successful probation. The pro rata salary is £11,496 per annum, increasing to £11,726 after successful probation.

**Hours**:18.5 Hours per week

**Days & Times**:Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm with Thursday 9:30am to 3pm

**Closing date**:Thursday 13thJuly 2023

**Interviews**:TBC. 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, plus bank holidays (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months’ service)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18.5 per week

**Salary**: From £22,992.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- No weekends

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence and unrestricted access to a veichle? (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield

Application deadline: 13/07/2023
Reference ID: SHFILA3



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