Overview
Reference: CCC00492
Description: Are you passionate about supporting older and vulnerable people to live independently and thrive in their communities?
Do you have the leadership skills to guide a dedicated team and the drive to make a real difference?
Cambridge City Council is seeking an Independent Living Supervisor to lead a team of Independent Living Facilitators delivering tailored support for older residents in sheltered housing and across the city.
You’ll play a key role in safeguarding, partnership working, and service improvement, helping to ensure that our residents receive the right support at the right time.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll:
Oversee needs and risk assessments
Coordinate multi-agency support for complex cases
Promote social inclusion and community engagement
Ensure health and safety standards are met
The successful applicant will be committed to supporting older and vulnerable residents to live independently and with dignity. They will bring strong leadership and interpersonal skills, enabling them to manage and motivate a team effectively.
A sound understanding of safeguarding and housing-related support is essential, along with experience in working collaboratively across agencies. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to build rapport in a non-judgemental and empathetic way with people from diverse backgrounds, and confidence in using digital tools to support service delivery.
Applicants should be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and proactive in identifying service improvements. A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is vital, and we welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and from all backgrounds.
The susessful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and must be able to travel arround the city by Car or Bike.
What we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
Subsidy for public transport
Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,280 – £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Michelle Davies on 01223 457199 or email michelle.davies@cambridge.gov.uk
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary: *GBP*37,280 – *GBP*41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
