Independent Living Adviser
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12,547 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | CM1 1HT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ESXILA |
Summary
We are looking for someone to join our Essex team. You will be instrumental in providing advice and information to individuals with disabilities who live independently. This is a varied role that is based in the office/home and will involve travel throughout the community in the Essex area.
Location: Hybrid working, office address: Penderels Trust, Saxon House, 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
Salary: £29,016 per annum / £12,547 pro rata
Hours: 16 hours per week
Days & Times: To be discussed with successful applicant.
Closing date: 11th February 2026
Interviews: 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 aspects
• Supporting clients with their direct payment account including calculations and monitoring of funds.
• Managing your own caseload
• Supporting individuals with the recruitment and ongoing management of care staff
• Providing accurate information in a clear and concise format that meets the individual's needs
• Recording and maintaining accurate records and providing reports as required
• Organising and attending meetings/reviews with individuals, colleagues and local authority staff
Skills, Experience and Qualifications – We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
• Experience of providing information or advice to others or within a customer service environment
• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting your style to suit the audience
• The ability to manage diary and workload effectively
• The ability to produce letters and other documents to a high standard
• The ability to input and maintain accurate data records
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• The ability to work flexibly and to deadlines
• Current driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicle
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Hold minimum GCSE Grade '4' or equivalent in English and Maths
• This post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
Perks: Employee assistance programme / Corporate Health Cash Plan / Subsidised car breakdown cover / Death in service benefit / 23 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays initially, (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months’ service) / Paynow (Stream)
Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification.
Location: Hybrid working, office address: Penderels Trust, Saxon House, 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
Salary: £29,016 per annum / £12,547 pro rata
Hours: 16 hours per week
Days & Times: To be discussed with successful applicant.
Closing date: 11th February 2026
Interviews: 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 aspects
• Supporting clients with their direct payment account including calculations and monitoring of funds.
• Managing your own caseload
• Supporting individuals with the recruitment and ongoing management of care staff
• Providing accurate information in a clear and concise format that meets the individual's needs
• Recording and maintaining accurate records and providing reports as required
• Organising and attending meetings/reviews with individuals, colleagues and local authority staff
Skills, Experience and Qualifications – We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
• Experience of providing information or advice to others or within a customer service environment
• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting your style to suit the audience
• The ability to manage diary and workload effectively
• The ability to produce letters and other documents to a high standard
• The ability to input and maintain accurate data records
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• The ability to work flexibly and to deadlines
• Current driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicle
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Hold minimum GCSE Grade '4' or equivalent in English and Maths
• This post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
Perks: Employee assistance programme / Corporate Health Cash Plan / Subsidised car breakdown cover / Death in service benefit / 23 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays initially, (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months’ service) / Paynow (Stream)
Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.