Independent Living Officer

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Independent Living Officer committed to delivering high‑quality housing support and exceptional service to our residents across our four independent living schemes in Gloucester. This is a highly rewarding role, focused on empowering older people to live independently and thrive within their homes and communities.

As an Independent Living Officer, you will be a visible and a reassuring presence for our residents. You will play a proactive role and be passionate about supporting residents to feel safe, empowered, and well‑connected within their homes.”

We are recruiting a reliable, confident and forward‑thinking Independent Living Officer to help us provide safe, supportive, and well‑maintained homes for our residents in line with the Housing Regulator – Consumer Standards.

Join our team and play a vital role in shaping positive housing experiences

This is a full‑time, permanent position, subject to an Enhanced DBS check. A full driving licence is essential.

You will be someone who:

• Is positive, proactive and committed to delivering excellent service
• Is solution-focused and works to achieve the best outcomes for residents
• Is self‑motivated, flexible and confident in managing their own workload
• Understands and maintains professional boundaries
• Has experience supporting or working with older people
• Has experience working within policies, procedures and codes of conduct

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What we offer

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme – NEST
• Free DBS
• Save as you earn scheme
• Friend referral scheme (subject to criteria)
• Birthday bonus & long service awards
• Reward and Recognition scheme
• Staff Wellbeing initiatives & a Staff Champion
• Full training programme & development opportunities
• Onsite parking

Who are we?

We are Gloucester Charities Trust (GCT) a multiple award-winning care provider and employer, who offer a range of services (our Circle of Care) from specialist Dementia Day Services, Sheltered Housing, and Residential Care for older people in Gloucester.

Our staff are the key to our success. Recruiting and retaining the right staff is paramount. We do this by valuing their input and empowering them throughout their roles. We need caring and compassionate people to help us provide the type of environment you’d want the people you love the most to live in.

There is no closing date for this post. Interviews will be agreed with applicants.

Find out more about GCT, view the Job Description or to apply, please visit our website by clicking on Apply Now.

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