Independent Living Advisor

Location: Newport, Carmarthen
Salary: £17,000 – £18,000 per annum

Our client is a unique Welsh charity committed to supporting people faced with inequality and discrimination, supporting reasonable adjustments to the job role and working environment that would enable disabled people to access employment opportunities or to continue in employment.

We are immediately seeking a home based Independent Living Advisor to provide support to either adults or families of disabled children and young people who are, or who wish to be, in receipt of Direct Payments.

Role and Responsibilities

Provide assistance to disabled people in becoming Personal Assistant Employers
Provide employment services and all aspects of individualized support to Service Users
Maintain regular contact with Service Users by undertaking monthly visits and engaging in communication using a range of communication methods
Work collaboratively with other Direct Payment team members, and external partners involved in the Direct Payments process
Provision of general advice and Information on Direct Payments
Outlining benefits and responsibilities to disabled people who are referred to the Scheme in employing Personal Assistants, including information on legal responsibilities, tax & NI, Health & Safety, insurance and Auto-Enrolment Pensions
Finalising recruitment arrangements
Ongoing Support of the disabled person as a Personal Assistant Employer
Providing the link between Social Services and the individual referred to the scheme
Exercise a high degree of professional judgement, consistency and objectivity in relation to providing support to clients
Determine and analyse outcomes of the service

Candidate Specification

Previous experience of working with older customers and proven ability to foster a spirit of co-operation and sense of independence within this group.
Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity
Ability to adapt communication style to suit individual needs or when explaining technical information.
Previous experience of carrying out administrative work including numeracy work.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Good oral and written communications
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

This is a demanding but fulfilling role that will be both challenging and rewarding.

The successful candidate will require a DBS check.