Independent Living Adviser

Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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We are looking for someone to provide advice and information to people with disabilities who live independently. This is a homeworking post, with the expectation that the successful applicant will travel to one of the following service areas: Grimsby/East Riding of Yorkshire/Nottinghamshire/North & Northeast Lincolnshire, when necessary to meet with service users at home.
Location: Homeworking, but there will be 6 weekly in person meetings in Edwinstowe and in person training.
Salary: The full-time equivalent is £25,610 per annum, the pro-rata salary is £13,843 per annum
Hours: 20 hours per week
Days & Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Closing date: Friday 20th June 2025
Interviews: Interviews will take place face to face or via video conferencing software. Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted (Please check your junk/spam folders)
The Role – Your main duties will include:
* Advising individuals on all aspects of their care packages, including financial aspects
* Supporting clients with their direct payment account including calculations and monitoring of funds.
* 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 '4' or equivalent in English and Maths
This post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification

Job Info
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Job Title:
Independent Living Adviser
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Salary:
£13843 Per annum
Posted:
Jun 6th 2025
Closes:
Jul 7th 2025
Sector:
Charity
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Part Time
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