Independent Living Officer
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,105 to £27,478 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | CF15 7NE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Cadwyn Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an award winning and innovative housing association and our tenant focused Housing Team. We are looking for a proactive and customer focused individual to join our Independent Living Officer Team.
About Us
The Cadarn Housing Group is the parent company with Cadwyn Housing Association, Newydd Housing Association, Newydd Maintenance Limited, Living Quarters (Lettings and Sales) Wales Ltd, and Igneous as subsidiaries.
Cadarn Housing Group is the parent of the Group and provides oversight and support services role. Newydd Housing Association is a charitable housing association, that offers nearly 3,000 affordable homes for rent and sale to people where need is at its greatest in Mid and South Wales, working in several local authority areas. Cadwyn Housing Association owns and manages 3,000 homes for affordable rent and low-cost home ownership as well as a range of community initiatives.
About the role
The Independent Living Officer Team contribute to the day-to-day operational management of our 5 independent living housing schemes which are in Barry, Penarth and Aberdare, and provide a floating support service to those residents in each scheme that need it; the ability to travel between each scheme is essential.
About you
You will have a Housing, Support and/or Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, with relevant and proven experience of working with vulnerable people, in a supported housing, housing, or housing advice environment.
A strong understanding of the needs of older people and a detailed knowledge of support services available to older persons is essential along with previous experience of delivering housing support; ensuring residents have access to services and the assistance they need to maintain stable and secure tenancies.
You will need a driving licence and have the use of a car every working day. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and is subject to a renewal disclosure check every three years.
Continually improving is at the heart of what we do. A high standard of work and the ability to be flexible and innovative is also important to us. So, if you are passionate about social housing and making a difference and have great customer service skills along with a can-do attitude, then why not apply?
Closing date for applications: Friday 27th March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 7th April 2026
*Please note that we reserve the right to close the role earlier than scheduled if a suitable candidate is found and/or subject to the number of applications received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Cadarn are proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We respect and seek to empower our people by supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds particularly from people of colour or people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our workplace.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply or contact us to discuss your experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Want to know more?
To apply for this job, you will need to complete our short online application form. For further information and to apply online please go to www.cadarn.co.uk