1455 Independent Living Co-Ordinator - Connexus

Independent Living Co-ordinator

Connexus

Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver high quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The work we do is varied, and no two days are the same.

You’ll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.

Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs. Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.  

We are looking for a Support Worker to work within the Independent Living Team working at two schemes one on Clee Hill and the other in Burford Shropshire.

We are seeking someone who is experienced, highly motivated, who has excellent communication skills and is a real people person. This is accommodation-based work so you will be required to be on scheme supporting customers in their homes and from the community space.

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering intensive housing management and support to residents of the estate and managing the communal space of the scheme. This role will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We offer some great benefits including:

• Up to 30 days Annual Leave + Statutory bank holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave 
• Non-contributory Healthcare Scheme 
• Generous Pension Scheme 
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay 

If you think you are the one please visit for full details of the vacancy and to apply: https://connexus-group.co.uk/careers