The Vacancy
We are looking for:
1. 1 x Permanent, Full Time role (37 hours per week)
2. 2 x Permanent, Part Time roles (18.5 hours per week)
We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'.
Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It's also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking Organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work.
Are you passionate about promoting health and wellbeing? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults? We are seeking a dedicated Independent Living Assistant to join our team and support customers aged 50+ in Stockport.
The Independent Living Assistant will provide a varied and appropriate programme of physical / health and wellbeing promotion activities based around the needs and wishes of customers aged around 50+ living within a designated geographical area of Stockport. You will assist customers in arranging outings and events, supporting them to take the lead to ensure sustainability moving forward.
A key priority of this role will be to provide a clear, obvious, and familiar avenue of support to the customers living within the allocated geographical area. You will generate and maintain regular contact, signposting any queries and support needs as appropriate.
In addition to the above, you will assist Independent Living Officers and Seniors in the provision of a comprehensive housing management service by delivering excellent Intensive Housing Management support to all our customers.
Your visibility will be maximised via your additional responsibility to monitor, inspect, and report issues sighted within the geographical area allocated to you.
If you would like to find out more, for an informal chat contact Nerys Carpenter 07815476984 or Nerys.carpenter@stockporthomes.org.
This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.
Closing date: 16th January 2025
About Us
Stockport Homes is Stockport's largest landlord and a management organisation which acts as landlord for both Stockport Council's social housing and our own property portfolio. But we're more than just so-called rent collectors. We're an award-winning, trailblazing public sector company that strives to transform lives by offering tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing, finance, youth engagement, employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Our Benefits
* Personal Development
* Work/Life Balance
* Embrace Diversity
#J-18808-Ljbffr