Independent Living Assistant

x2 Permanent Part-Time roles

(18.5 hours per week) & (25 hours per week)

We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of One team transforming lives.

Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. Its also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work.

Are you passionate about promoting health and wellbeing Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults We are seeking a dedicated Independent Living Assistant to join our team and support customers aged 50 in Stockport.

The Independent Living Assistant will provide a varied and appropriate programme of physical / health and wellbeing promotion activities based around the needs and wishes of customers aged around 50 living within a designated geographical area of Stockport. You will assist customers in arranging outings and events supporting them to take the lead to ensure sustainability moving forward.

A key priority of this role will be to provide a clear obvious and familiar avenue of support to the customers living within the allocated geographical area. You will generate and maintain regular contact signposting any queries and support needs as appropriate. Your visibility will be maximised via your additional responsibility to monitor inspect and report issues sighted within the geographical area allocated to you.

In addition to the above you will assist Independent Living Officers and Seniors in the provision of a comprehensive housing management service by delivering excellent Intensive Housing Management support to all our customers.

A driving licence & access to a vehicle is necessary for this role.

The SHG Be You approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are and to be that person at work in line with SHGs Values. Were always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.

The successful applicants appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We understand that if you dontmeet every requirement you may be hesitant to apply but westill want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences achievements and the value you can bring to our team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application please contact the People & OD Team on

Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed please apply directly through our careers page.

If you would like to find out more for an informal chat contact Nerys Carpenter

We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

Closing Date : 28th November 2025

Interview Date : 8th December 2025

About Us

Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG) an umbrella organisation for four socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision : one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact.

We are Stockports largest landlord managing over 12000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes.

As builders landlords architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve peoples lives : fromadvice and support on health and wellbeing to employmenteducational opportunitiesand help in the home.

All our profit is reinvested within thegroup to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help.

Companies within SHG :

Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005 to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company we operate as an ALMO which is an Arms length management organisation so whilst the company is owned by the Council we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services.

Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative high-quality construction maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive.

Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society established in 2018 dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work.

Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017 Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport.

SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey.

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Key Skills

Dewatering,Business Objects,Customer Care Service,Export Sales,Flooring,ACCA

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 26403 - 28142