Independent Living Manager

Location: Bromley / Hastings (with travel across South-East London and East Sussex)

Salary: £30,684 (Pro-rata)

Contract: Part-time (20 hours per week)

Closing Date: 23rd October 2026 (we reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time prior to the closing date)

Interviews: Week commencing 2nd November 2026

To create sustainable communities, where people want to live

At Radcliffe Housing Society, we believe in putting people first. We provide high-quality, person-centred housing services that empower residents to live independently and with dignity.

We're looking for a compassionate and proactive Independent Living Manager to help us achieve this mission across our Independent Living schemes.

About the role

As an Independent Living Manager, you'll support older and vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies, improve their well-being, and stay connected to their communities. You’ll offer practical advice, develop support plans, promote independence, and respond to emerging needs — all while managing properties to a high standard, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out holistic assessments and developing tailored support plans
• Helping residents understand their tenancy and maintain their independence
• Promoting wellbeing through regular welfare checks and community engagement
• Managing low-level ASB, hoarding, and tenancy sustainment issues
• Coordinating social activities to reduce isolation and encourage participation
• Ensuring schemes meet all health and safety, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Supporting void management and helping new residents settle in
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, and partner agencies

What we’re looking for

· Experience supporting older/vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs

· Knowledge of tenancy management and housing-related legislation

· Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong organisational skills and confidence using IT systems

· Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and GDPR

· Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations

· Possession of, or a demonstratable commitment to working towards a Level 4 Housing Certificate or Diploma

· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

If you or anyone you know might be interested you can request an application pack from Sign in to view email or from our website - https://radcliffehs.org.uk/working-for-us/jobs/