Independent Living Officer

Independent Living Officer

Full Time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Salary: £21,489.60 per annum plus generous benefits package

Location: Ellesmere Port, plus occasional travel to other locations  

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and help our older residents to remain independent? Are you passionate about excellent customer service? Do you want to work for a values-orientated organisation? If so, this post could be the one for you.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about helping older residents to remain happy in their Muir Group home for as long as possible. The successful applicant will take on this role promoting independence and reducing social isolation. Based within an Independent Living Scheme you will also engage with the wider older community to help them live well in their own homes for longer.

The role will include helping individuals to identify support needs relating to their housing and health needs, focusing on and addressing any gaps in the 5 Ways to Health and Wellbeing – Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give.

The post holder will develop partnerships and build relationships with local organisations; exploring funding opportunities to help residents remain socially, financially and digitally included.

Closing date:     5:00pm Friday 22nd March 2019

Interviews:         Wednesday 3rd April 2019

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