Independent Living Team Leader
Posted 2 hours 50 minutes ago by CIH International Housing Group
Stockport Homes are a dedicated housing provider committed to creating safe, supportive, and vibrant communities for older adults. Our Independent Living services help residents maintain their independence while ensuring access to assistance when needed. We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'. Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It is also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work.
We are seeking a motivated Independent Living Team Leader to join our team, bringing both leadership skills and housing management expertise. As the Independent Living Team Leader, you will oversee the daily operations of sheltered housing schemes and 55+ flats and bungalows throughout Stockport, ensuring high-quality service delivery and fostering a supportive living environment for residents. You will lead a team, providing guidance, support, and direction, while ensuring compliance with housing management policies and procedures. This role requires a proactive and empathetic individual who can balance resident wellbeing with operational efficiency.
If you would like to informally discuss the Independent Living Team Leader Position, please contact Natalie James, Independent Living Operations Manager (email: ).
Responsibilities- Oversee the daily operations of sheltered housing schemes and 55+ flats and bungalows in Stockport to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Lead and manage a team, providing guidance, support, and direction while ensuring compliance with housing management policies and procedures.
- Balance resident wellbeing with operational efficiency and proactive service delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and housing management expertise relevant to Independent Living services.
- Proactive, empathetic approach to resident wellbeing and service delivery.
- Ability to balance resident wellbeing with operational efficiency and policy compliance.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required.
- Willingness to engage with applicants and discuss the role informally when appropriate.
The SHG "Be You" approach reflects our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and helps us be representative of the communities we work in.
Closing/Interview DetailsClosing date: 9am Monday 13 July 2026
Interview date: 20 July 2026
About UsStockport Homes is Stockport's largest landlord and a management organisation which acts as landlord for both Stockport Council's social housing and our own property portfolio. We are an award-winning, trailblazing public sector company that offers tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing, finance, youth engagement, employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home. We believe in being ambitious, making a difference in local communities, and serving our customers with passion. We strive for innovation, respect for partners, colleagues and customers, and excellence.
Benefits- Personal Development
- Work/Life Balance
- Embrace Diversity
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