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Join to apply for theIndependent Living Adviserrole atPenderels Trust 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theIndependent Living Adviserrole atPenderels Trust This range is provided by Penderels Trust. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeWe are looking for someone to provide the Appointeeship Service to a caseload of individuals in Worcestershire. This is a varied role: working from home and involving travel throughout the community. The successful candidate will be joining a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides independent living services to people with disabilities and health care needs nationwide.Salary:£25,610 per annumHours:37 hoursDays & Times: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.Closing: Friday 15th August 2025Interview date: TBC with candidates. Interviews may take place face to face or via video conferencing software. Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted, you will be contacted by email (please check your junk/spam folders for our emails).The Role - As an Independent Living Adviser (Appointeeships), your main duties will include:Acting as an appointee for a caseload of individuals to ensure all financial arrangements are properly documented and managed within Penderels Trust guidelines. Ensuring Appointeeships are managed in a person-centred approach that promotes the independence of the individual Ensuring that systems are in place for each individual receiving an Appointeeship and to ensure that they are safeguarded from fraud and financial abuse Liaising with Local Authorities, the DWP and other official agencies in all matters relating to Appointeeships including change of circumstances and to do this without unnecessary delay resulting in over/underpayments. To organise and attend meetings and/or reviews with customers, colleagues and local authority staff where necessary including initial visits to new Appointeeships To keep up to date with changes to legislation relating to Appointeeships Entering and maintaining information on a central database relating to all individuals receiving an AppointeeshipSkills, Experience and Qualification - We are looking for someone with the following attributes:Experience of working with vulnerable people Experience of providing information or advice to others or within a customer service environment Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, adapting your style to suit the audience. Ability to manage diary and workload effectively. Current driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicle Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel and Outlook) Ability to produce letters and other documents to a high standard. Ability to input and maintain accurate data records. Excellent telephone manner Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Ability to work flexibly and to deadlines. Hold minimum GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in English and MathsThis post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Public Safety Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Penderels Trust by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Independent Advisor” roles.Worcester, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Associate Director / Technical Director - International ESG Advisory ConsultantBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Student Enrolments Advisor / Consultant | EdTech | SalesBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Support Co-ordinatorGloucester, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr