Independent Living Adviser

We are looking for someone to join our Salford team as an Independent Living Adviser. The main purpose of the role will be providing advice and guidance to individuals with disabilities and health care needs who live independently.This is a varied role, working from home and it involves travel throughout the community.See section titled The Role for further details.

Location: Salford (Homeworking)

Salary: The full-time equivalent is £24,142 per annum, the pro rata salary is £15,659 per annum

Hours: 24 Hours per week.

Days & Times: TBC

Closing: Monday 22nd July 2024

Interviews: Proposed date 07/08/2024. Interviews may take place face to face or via video conferencing software. Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted, you will be contacted by email (please check your junk/spam folders).

The Role Your main duties will include:

Advising individuals on all aspects of their care packages, including financial aspects

Managing your own caseload

Supporting individuals with the recruitment and ongoing management of care staff

Providing accurate information in a clear and concise format that meets the individual's needs.

Recording and maintaining accurate records and providing reports as required

Organising and attending meetings/reviews with individuals, colleagues, and local authority staff

Skills, Experience and Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

Experience of providing information or advice to others within a customer service environment

Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to produce written communication to a high standard, adapting your style to suit the audience.

The ability to manage diary and workload effectively.

The ability to input and maintain accurate data records.

The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

The ability to work flexibly and to deadlines.

Current driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicle

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)

GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in English and Maths

This post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification.