About the Role
Independent Living Coordinator - Sheltered Housing Pay Rate: £12.65 per hour (PAYE) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (30 minutes unpaid break) Contract: Temporary - 3 months, with potential to extend Positions Available: 2 Working Pattern: Predominantly onsite, with up to 1 day per week working from home DBS Required: Enhanced Location: Multiple sheltered housing schemes Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicleAbout the Role Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf our Client, Rugby Borough Council on a temporary basis for an Independent Living Coordinators to support residents living within sheltered housing schemes. This role is key to promoting independence, wellbeing and safeguarding for older and vulnerable residents, ensuring they can remain living safely in their own homes for as long as possible. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will provide an on?site independent living and housing management service, carrying out daily welfare visits and linking residents into services where additional support is required.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide an independent living and housing management service to residents within allocated Independent Living SchemesCoordinate and carry out regular welfare visits to residents in their own homes, increasing visits based on individual needMonitor residents' wellbeing and identify any concerns relating to health, safety or independenceRaise and escalate concerns appropriately with relatives, GPs, care providers, support agencies or emergency servicesMake referrals to internal and external agencies to ensure residents' needs are met in a timely mannerPromote health and wellbeing and support residents to engage in social activitiesAssist in organising and delivering events and activities within communal areas of the schemesMaintain accurate records and case notes in line with data protection and confidentiality requirementsWork collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to provide a joined?up serviceAdhere to Health & Safety procedures and safeguarding responsibilities at all times Essential RequirementsFull UK driving licence and access to own vehicleEnhanced DBS clearance - if you don't have one, Opus People Solutions will process one on your behalf.Experience working with older people and/or vulnerable adults, supporting independent livingUnderstanding of issues affecting people living independently, including: Dementia, Falls prevention, Social isolation, Safeguarding concerns.Calm, approachable manner with a strong sense of common sense and professionalismExcellent organisational, written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamStrong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other Windows?based systemsAbility to work flexibly across multiple locationsUnderstanding of Health & Safety, Data Protection and confidentialityCommitment to working in line with organisational CAN DO values Apply Now!