Independent Living Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team on a full time basis at our retirement accommodation in Waterlooville.

Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will be responsible for providing an intensive housing management service to Guinness sheltered housing and extra care customers. This will include developing successful customer relationships, assisting prospective customers to view properties and settle into their accommodation, assisting in tenancy management matters and ensuring customers understand their rights and responsibilities per their tenancy agreement.

You will also assist customers in accessing correct housing benefit assistance or financial advice to pay rent/service charges, and complete referrals for assistive technology, aids and adaptations which will help to maintain customer independence. You will carry out periodic site inspections and tests to ensure the scheme is fully operational and Health and Safety compliant, as well as monitoring the quality of contractors, such as window cleaning and grounds maintenance.

Previous experience of working in an advisory role supporting the elderly and vulnerable with a proven ability to foster a spirit of co-operation and a sense of independence within this group.
Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity
Ability to adapt communication style to suit individual needs or when explaining technical information.
Previous experience in carrying out administrative work including numeracy work.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Good verbal and written communication
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
What you will get in return, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. Our Care & Support Service helps vulnerable people live as independently, happily, and healthily as possible, specialising in services for older people and people with learning and physical disabilities. Our aim is to improve people's lives and create possibilities for them. We make a difference by listening and responding to our customers' needs. We strive to be a great place to work, with employees who are passionate about what they do.

Competitive pay £25,521 per annum
Permanent, full time 35 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Work mobile
Free enhanced DBS
Company sick pay after a qualifying period and life insurance
Helping to save for your future! Guinness will contribute up to 9% towards your pension a matched basis.
Excellent lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other shops, on-line retailers & leisure activities
Simply Health cashback scheme
Employee Assistance Programme, plus more!
If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, we would love to hear from you!, 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.