Independence and Wellbeing Officer

Overview

Title: Independence and Wellbeing Officer
Salary: £25,878 - £27,148 per annum FTE - Depending on Skills and experience
Hours: 33 hours per week (£23080 - £24213) Location: Sandwell
Contract: Part time - Fixed Term - 3-year contract Essential: Full UK driving licence + access to an insured vehicle for business use

We're seeking a compassionate Independence and Wellbeing Officer to provide one-to-one, strengths-based support to parents with learning disabilities, helping them build confidence and independence. You'll work in partnership with an Advocacy Practitioner from a partner organisation, internal colleagues, and alongside Sandwell Advocacy and Communities in Sync as the funder, to deliver coordinated support tailored to each family's goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, one-to-one support in homes, community settings, or online, tailored to each parent's needs.
• Strengthen parenting skills, confidence, and resilience through practical guidance and positive role-modelling.
• Develop and review personalised action plans, setting goals and tracking progress.
• Promote health and wellbeing and help create safe, nurturing home environments.
• Support multi-agency working, linking families with professionals and local services.
• Complete assessments and safeguarding duties in line with policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting, partnership working, and service improvement.

What we're looking for (summary)

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, families, or people with learning disabilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to deliver sensitive, practical support.
• Confidence working independently, managing your own caseload, and adapting to changing needs.
• A commitment to empowering parents, promoting independence, and upholding safeguarding best practice.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings to meet the needs of families.

Why this role matters (summary)

Parents with learning disabilities often face barriers that affect their confidence, wellbeing, and ability to engage with services. Your support will help them build skills, strengthen routines, and create positive, safe home environments where families can flourish. To view the full job description and person specification please click here.

How to apply

Send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to or call (option 4) for more information.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we will only be able to contact candidates who have been selected for interview. You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.