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’s 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 protected].
The SHG “Be You” approach sums up 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’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.
We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.
Closing date: 9am Monday 13 July 2026
Interview date: 20 July 2026
Stockport 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. But we’re more than just so-called rent collectors. We’re an award-winning, trailblazing public sector company that strives to transform lives by offering tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing, finance, youth engagement, employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home.
At Stockport Homes we believe in being ambitious, making a difference in our local communities, and serving our customers with passion. We believe in approaching problems with innovation, in respecting our partners, colleagues and customers and in striving for excellence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively 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. The SHG “Be You” approach sums up 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 appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
