Fixed Term Contract (2 years) Full Time Key Dates Closing Date - Thursday 30th April Assessment Day - Late May 2026 Final Stage Interview - June 2026 Role Overview The Independent Living Apprentice will work as part of the wider Independent Living team, providing services that promote people aged 55 to maintain their independence through the provision of secure, safe and well managed housing. You will spend time working across our portfolio of Independent Living services to develop an in-depth knowledge of specialist housing services for people aged 55, with the opportunity to support the opening of Kindred House, the first purpose built LGBTQ inclusive Extra Care Scheme in the UK. What you’ll be doing as an Independent Living Apprentice at Great Places Ensuring the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of Great Places Develop an understanding of housing management services provided to Independent Living customers, including allocations, income management, repairs reporting and void property management Develop an understanding of the housing related support provided to Independent Living customers, including Daily Welfare Checks and the use of Tec Enabled Care, Personal Safety Plans, Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments and safeguarding Work within the Independence & Wellbeing framework to deliver services to customers that promote and maintain independence, developing a programme of activities with customers and key stakeholders Develop an understanding of partnership working in the delivery of services, working with key stakeholders to ensure customers maintain their independence Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity Treating customers and colleagues with respect and empathy Working 35 hours per week and having a flexible approach to work What We are looking for Someone who wants to build a career with purpose A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through Someone who is motivated by improving people’s lives What you’ll need Curious, can-do attitude and a desire to make a difference Commitment to completing your apprenticeship and engaging with the Growing Greatness development programme Excellent written and verbal communication skills Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above would be beneficial Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time Empathy for those who have been disadvantaged and who need help and support to achieve their goals and aspirations Commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy How we support you and your career at Great Places A fully accredited apprenticeship/ qualification plus additional short qualifications to aid in your development Full equipment to help you perform best at your role Dedicated time each week for studying and learning Mentorship and line management from senior professionals A warm, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter Opportunities to shadow across the business and contribute to the social housing sector Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews, check-ins and the opportunity to discuss your progress INDLOW The Company Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities. You can find details of our story, our vision and our values here. At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve. We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@greatplaces.org.uk. The Benefits Flexible working Smarttech loans Pension The Benefits Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’ Help with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates. For more information about our benefits and rewards, visit our careers page. Documents