Independent Living Officer

**Salary**: £25,583 to £25,989 (pro-rata for part-time)
**Working Arrangements**: Part-Time
**Status of Employment**:Permanent.

This post closes at 11.59 pm on the date specified.

At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward-thinking social housing provider and employer. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley.

Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, our ‘3 Cs’ values are at the heart of all we do here - we promise to always put the **_Customer first_**, have a **_Can do_** attitude to make change happen, and stay **_Curious_** to make sure we get things right.

We’re proud to announce that we are the first local authority to achieve the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing following our recent inspection. This outcome means that we meet consumer standards as a landlord, identify when issues occur, and implement plans to prevent recurrence—demonstrating our commitment to providing high-quality homes and prioritising tenant safety, needs, and well-being.

**The Independent Living Officer role**:
Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and thrive in their communities? Do you enjoy working in a customer-focused environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you

We’re looking for a proactive and compassionate Independent Living Officer to join our Community Buildings & Independent Living team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our Independent Living Schemes are safe, welcoming, and well-maintained, while supporting residents to sustain their tenancies and enjoy a vibrant community life.

**Key duties and responsibilities of our Independent Living Officer**:

- Carrying out regular inspections of communal areas and fire safety systems.
- Supporting new tenants with practical advice and signposting to services.
- Coordinating social activities and events to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing.
- Working with internal teams and external partners to maintain high standards across schemes.
- Promoting the use of communal lounges and facilities.
- Identifying and referring safeguarding concerns appropriately.

**What we’re looking for in our Independent Living Officer**:

- 4 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working with customers in the community.
- A flexible, positive attitude and the ability to work independently.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel between schemes.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and excellent customer service.

**What you might be asking is, why work for us?**

We are proud to put our people first By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Agile Working Packages
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Health & Wellbeing Checks
- Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities

**Key Dates**

**Further Information**

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jill Barker, Community Buildings Manager, on 07976 532292.
- This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.
- CVs will not be accepted.