Equal Lives is a user-led Disability Rights organisation working across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Our Suffolk Independent Living service, based in Ipswich, provides specialist support to people who use a Direct Payment, personal budget or similar funding to arrange and manage their own care and support. This often includes employing their own Personal Assistant or support worker, helping people to have greater choice, control and independence in their day-to-day lives.
Independent Living Adviser/HR Adviser, Suffolk
Full time | 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
£24,500 per annum, rising to £26,357.15 following successful completion of probation
Permanent, subject to a 6-month probationary period
Based at IP City Centre, Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
Closing date for applications: Midday 2 September 2026
Shortlisting: 3 September 2026
Interviews: 16 September 2026
Interview location – IP City Centre, Ipswich
Are you passionate about helping Disabled people live independently? Do you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and providing practical advice that makes a real difference?
At Equal Lives, we're looking for an Independent Living Adviser to join our Suffolk Independent Living Service. This rewarding role supports people who use Direct Payments and personal budgets to arrange and manage their own care and support, giving them greater choice, control and independence.
You'll provide information, advice and guidance on a range of topics including Direct Payments, support planning, recruiting and employing Personal Assistants, and managing support arrangements. You'll work closely with individuals, families, professionals and community organisations to help people achieve positive outcomes and live independently.
We're looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about equality, empowerment and the Social Model of Disability.
- Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Can manage a varied workload and respond to enquiries in a professional and person-centred way.
- Has experience or knowledge of HR, recruitment, employment practices or supporting people to employ staff.
- Is confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Can work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.
- Has a full, clean driving licence and is willing to travel across Suffolk.
Knowledge of Direct Payments, personal budgets or independent living services would be beneficial, but training will be provided on our specific services.
Why work for Equal Lives?
Equal Lives is a user-led disability rights organisation working across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are passionate about removing disabling barriers, promoting independent living and ensuring Disabled people have choice, control and equal opportunities.
This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support people to take control of their lives, and be part of a team committed to making a lasting difference in our communities.
To apply, visit: www.equallives.org.uk/workforus
Pay: £24,500.00-£26,357.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- To apply, you must have a full clean driving license. Can you confirm you have this and access to your own vehicle?
- Do you understand? Do have your application considered, you must apply using the form/s on our website?
Work Location: In person
