Enabling Officer - Ebley Mill - Stroud
Reference: REQ0238
Description: Full time temporary fixed term contract - maternity coverLocation: Across the Stroud District Job SummaryStroud District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Enabling Officer to work as part of a small team in our 28 Independent Living sites across the Stroud District. The role is essentially to enable older people to maintain their tenancies, sustain independence and have a good quality of life. You will provide housing related support including home visits, signposting, understand and facilitate needs of older people. The role also requires you to contribute to community life by working with residents to support, develop and promote social inclusion in communal areas of our Independent Living sites including our Independent Living HUBS.About youThe successful candidate will have relevant experience to work within our Independent Living sites with excellent time management and organisational skills in relation to managing your own work load.You will be a self-starter with a willingness to investigate and identify areas needing improvement in social inclusion activities with the ability to communicate with partner agencies and visitors to our Independent Living sites. You will be able to identify support needs of older people, meeting need and raising alerts where appropriate. Assist with communal activities and events as well as local meetings and surgeries. For an informal discussion, please contact Lynne Mansell, Independent Living Manager or call INTERVIEW DATE: 25 March 2026About UsStroud District Council’s vision is leading a community that is making Stroud District a better place to live, work and visit for everyone.In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a fantastic, sector-leading range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and oter minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safe recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
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Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud
Salary: GBP28,598 per annum
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Temporary