Independent Living Coordinator

Contract Type: Fixed Term/ Secondment opportunity for 12 months
Working Hours: 30 hours per week, 08:30- 4:50
Worker Type: Offsite Worker
Salary: Salary Grade E - £26,421 (Level one) rising to £28,770 per annum (Level four) (pro rata for part time)
Location:?Harvey Road
Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for? Read on to find out more
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council? here .
About the role:
As an Independent Living Coordinator for our older and vulnerable customers, you will work in a locally based team to promote the general wellbeing of tenants in our Independent Living Schemes and neighbouring Nottingham City Council Housing Services properties.
? About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience of managing a diverse workload, working in a fast moving, pressurised environment dealing with conflicting priorities to meet specific targets and deadlines
Experience of undertaking home visits to tenants ensuring their health and wellbeing by recognising and identifying the needs of individuals and, when appropriate, referral to and liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies and carers
Experience of maintaining tenant and scheme records, both manual and computerised including the creation, monitoring and review of Housing Related Support Plans, providing information to relevant parties as required, including accurate recording of incidents, visits made, and actions taken.
Ability to make accurate and timely decisions, often in pressurised situations and to act tactfully and with sensitivity and courtesy at all times
A proven ability to represent the service by developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external representatives and other bodies
Ability to develop and present written or verbal information in a clear and concise manner
Essential Requirements:
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
You can find the job description for this post here: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/media/utxb5tvo/jd-independent-living-coordinator.pdf
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the? additional information ?for applicants page.
Closing Date: 12 May 2024 (Midnight)
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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