Independent Living Coordinator

We are currently looking for someone to join our Lincolnshire based team in order to provide advice and information on Direct Payments to people with disabilities who live independently.This is a varied role: working from home, office working, and involving travel throughout the community. The successful candidate will be joining a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides independent living services to people with disabilities and health care needs nationwide.If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.Location: Sleaford , NG34 9PF. Hybrid working applies office days will typically be on a FridaySalary: 25,610 per annumHours: 37 hours per weekDays & Times: Monday Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.Closing Date: Thursday 24 th July 2025Interview Date: Interviews will take place face to face or via video conferencing software. Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted (Please check your junk/spam folders)The Role Your main duties will include:Advising individuals on all aspects of their care packages, including financial aspectsManaging your own caseloadSupporting individuals with the recruitment and ongoing management of care staffProviding accurate information in a clear and concise format that meets the individual's needsRecording and maintaining accurate records and providing reports as requiredOrganising and attending meetings/reviews with individuals, colleagues, and local authority staffSkills, Experience and Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following attributes:Experience of providing information or advice to others within a customer service environmentExcellent verbal communication skills with the ability to produce written communication to a high standard, adapting your style to suit the audienceThe ability to manage diary and workload effectivelyThe ability to input and maintain accurate data recordsThe ability to work as part of a team and on own initiativeThe ability to work flexibly and to deadlinesCurrent driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicleGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in English and MathsThis post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory DBS check prior to appointment.Perks: Employee assistance programme / Subsidised car breakdown cover / Death in service benefit / Wagestream / 23 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months service).Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-15