Independent Living Officer
Date Advertised: 26/06/2025
Closing date: Thursday 10 July at Midnight.
- Part time – 24 hours per week (over 3 or 4 days)
- Salary: £26,520 pro-rata / £17,803.72 for 24 hours per week (flexibility on 3 or 4 days working pattern).
- Hybrid working: Office in Edinburgh.
Role
LCIL is a person-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
Would you like to make a difference to someone’s life?
We are currently looking for an Independent Living Officer to work with an established team whose joint approach is to provide an inclusive service for service users.
The job is about providing information to and advising people on their social care options as well as supporting those who chose a direct payment (SDS option 1) to manage their responsibilities.
Ideally, you will have some experience and understanding of Self-Directed Support and have current experience of managing a caseload, working one-to-one with individuals.
You will use your communication skills to support our service users.
Ideally, you will have previous experience of working within a similar environment and you should be a quick learner.
After initial training in the office environment, this post will be a mix of office, home and outreach-based working.
Successful applicants subject to PVG.
We offer generous benefits, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
Applying
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Heather Colville via HR@lothiancil.org.uk
Application packs available by Tel: 0131 475 2350 or see below for Application Pack.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 10 July at Midnight.
Interviews will take place: On Monday 21 July.
LCIL is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from disabled people are particularly welcome. We are also a disability confident employer and as such, if you require any support during any part of the recruitment process, please contact HR@lothiancil.org.uk