Jobs, fresher vacancy - Floating Independent Living Officer • Cheshire

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Cheshire

We're currently recruiting a Floating Independent Living Officer in Crewe on behalf of our social housing client, on a 3-month temporary contract, working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday). This is a community-based role, so a driving licence, access to your own vehicle and business insurance are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in Sheltered Housing, Retirement Living, Supported Housing or Independent Living who enjoy a varied, customer-focused role supporting customers to remain living safely and independently within their own homes. Your new role Provide a flexible Supported Living service across a defined geographical areaCarry out wellbeing visits, reviews and updates to support plansInstall, maintain and remove portable emergency alarm equipmentRespond to emergency alerts and service-related incidents across the patchComplete risk assessments linked to health, fall prevention, lifestyle and housing conditionsSignpost or refer customers to internal teams, family members or external agenciesAdvocate for customers who may find it difficult to represent their own needsMaintain accurate manual and electronic recordsAct as an ambassador for the organisation and uphold safeguarding responsibilities What you'll need to succeed Experience of working in a retirement, independent, or supported living setting, carrying out the same or similar duties as aboveA good knowledge, awareness, and understanding of social housing and safeguarding legislation, best practice, and proceduresDriving licence with access to own vehicleUnderstanding of the challenges associated with ageing, disability and daily livingConfident lone worker with the ability to work on your own initiative What you'll get in return Weekly payCompetitive hourly ratesOption to be paid PAYE or UmbrellaMileage reimbursementA customer-facing role where you can have an immediate impact on local communities What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk