Independent Living Co-ordinator

Rugby, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/05/2026

To support residents within Independent Living Schemes to maintain their independence and wellbeing, enabling them to remain safely in their own homes. The role also delivers an effective housing management service while promoting health, safety, and community engagement.

• Provide independent living support and housing management services to residents across allocated schemes.
• Conduct regular wellbeing visits to residents, increasing support where required.
• Identify and raise safeguarding or welfare concerns with appropriate parties including family members, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Promote health and wellbeing through activities, events, and community engagement within schemes.
• Work with internal teams, external organisations, and voluntary groups to deliver services and activities.
• Ensure residents are supported to participate in activities and maintain social inclusion.
• Carry out housing management duties and liaise with other council departments as needed.
• Ensure fire safety and health & safety checks are completed and recorded, reporting and monitoring any follow-up actions.
• Install, test, and maintain lifeline/assistive technology equipment and report faults.
• Conduct regular inspections of schemes, identifying and reporting repairs, hazards, or breaches.
• Support safeguarding responsibilities and report concerns in line with policies.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective communication with residents and stakeholders.
• Provide cover for colleagues during absence to ensure continuity of service.

• Experience working with older or vulnerable individuals, supporting independent living.
• Understanding of issues affecting independent living (e.g. dementia, falls, isolation, safeguarding).
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Calm, approachable manner with a practical, common-sense approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, resident-focused services.
• Desirable: IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office), knowledge of health & safety, data protection, and confidentiality practices.

• Location: Scheme-based across Rugby Borough Council Independent Living Schemes
• Hours: Typically full-time (exact hours to be confirmed if required)
• Working Pattern: On-site with travel between schemes as required
• Role Type: Community-based / housing support role