Independent Living Adviser
New Today
We are looking for someone to join our
Warwickshire
team as an Independent Living Adviser. You will be instrumental in providing advice and information to individuals with disabilities who live independently. This is a varied role that is based in the office/home and will involve travel throughout the community in the Warwickshire area.
Location:
(Hybrid working) Penderels Trust, Resource House, 1A Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GU
Salary:
£26,378 per annum
Hours:
37 hours per week
Working Days & Times:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Perks:
Investors in People: Silver Accreditation / Mindful Employer / Health and Wellbeing Champions / Employee assistance programme /
Corporate Health Cash Plan
/ Subsidised car breakdown cover /
Death in service benefit
/
Paynow (Stream) /
23 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months service) /
We are a
Disability Confident
employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification.
The Role of Independent Living Adviser
Your main duties will include:
Advising individuals on all aspects of their care packages, including financial aspects
Supporting clients with their direct payment account including calculations and monitoring of funds.
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 or within a customer service environment
The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting your style to suit the audience
The ability to manage diary and workload effectively
The ability to produce letters and other documents to a high standard
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)
Hold minimum GCSE Grade '4' or equivalent in English and Maths
This post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
Interviews:
If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in the role as Independent Living Adviser then please apply. We do not offer visa sponsorship so you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.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).
Closing date:
Monday 6th April 2026
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- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Social Care