Independent Living Team Leader
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,699.00 to £36,363.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Worksop, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bassetlaw District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000586 |
Summary
We have created an exciting new opportunity for an Independent Living Team Leader to manage, motivate, and train a recently formed Independent Living Team, which will provide support to our older, vulnerable, and disabled tenants in sustaining their independent living. This will include the development of support plans, assistance with making referrals and maximising welfare benefits, the provision of 24/7 monitored digital alarm system, and taking an active role in complex cases. You will be responsible for managing 9 staff to develop and deliver the service, and you should ideally have experience of working in a Team Leader/supervisory role.
You must have a clear understanding of issues affecting social housing, together with experience of delivering similar services to older and vulnerable people, and the provision, management and development of 24/7 emergency call systems/telecare provision.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Martyn Hudson, Tenant Services Manager at martyn.hudson@bassetlaw.gov.uk or (01909) 533 533.
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
Follow the links below to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what its like to work for the council.
Please note: If you are reviewing this advert on an external site, some links may not be available. For full details and to submit your application, please visit our official website.
About The Council
Job Description
Person Specification
Interested in joining our team?
To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.
If you need any help with your application, contact us at Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.
Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
You must have a clear understanding of issues affecting social housing, together with experience of delivering similar services to older and vulnerable people, and the provision, management and development of 24/7 emergency call systems/telecare provision.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Martyn Hudson, Tenant Services Manager at martyn.hudson@bassetlaw.gov.uk or (01909) 533 533.
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
Follow the links below to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what its like to work for the council.
Please note: If you are reviewing this advert on an external site, some links may not be available. For full details and to submit your application, please visit our official website.
About The Council
Job Description
Person Specification
Interested in joining our team?
To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.
If you need any help with your application, contact us at Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.
Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: Wednesday 25th February 2026