Independent Living Assistant Carlisle, Newcastle or Workington 21.75 hours per week (will consider job share) Permanent £14,957 - £16,356 benefits package (Based on 21.75 hrs per week) (FTE £24,929 - £27,260 per annum) Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) is currently looking to recruit a permanent/ part time (21.75 hours per week) Housing Assistant, based in Carlisle, Newcastle or Workington with a salary of £14,957 - £16,356 per annum ( FTE £24,929 - £27,260 per annum). If you are looking for an exciting new role, this is a great opportunity to join the Independent Living Team. You don’t need to have experience in working in housing to apply for this role. If you believe you have the transferrable skills needed, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in a customer focused role that include: Working independently as well as part of a wider team Organisational skills and good time management Good understanding of Microsoft packages Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing Using a variety of electronic recording and monitoring systems Maintaining accurate and timely records CCHA owns and manages more than 7,400 homes across the North of England in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and North Lancashire. As an Association, we focus on the needs of the local communities we serve, tackling the housing crisis, improving services within our communities, and use our strength and efficiency to meet housing service needs. We are committed to providing excellent services to our customers. If you like what you’ve read, and you would like the opportunity to join the CCHA Team, please complete our application process, telling us how you feel you can add value and dynamism to our team. If you choose to apply, and are successful, you will be rewarded on all levels - a great place to work and a great team of people to work with. You can find more information on this role by downloading the document available below. If you are looking to make a real difference to the service we provide to our residents, please click “Apply Now” to complete our online application Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 Interviews to be held Remotely: Friday 9th January 2026