Overview
Reference: REQ0268
Description: Stroud District Council is looking for a proactive and compassionate Independent Living Hub Facilitator to join our team on a temporary basis.
About the Role: You will support residents to maintain independence by delivering activities, providing guidance, and creating a welcoming, inclusive hub environment. You’ll also work with partners to connect people to services and opportunities within the local community.
This role covers 7 hubs across the Stroud District. Based at Ebley Mill, with regular travel to the independent living hubs.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate engaging activities and sessions
Provide information, advice, and signposting
Encourage resident involvement and independence
Build positive relationships with residents and partners
Support the day-to-day running of the hubs
About You
Strong communication and organisational skills
Experience in a community or customer-facing role (desirable)
A flexible, positive, and person-centred approach
About Us
Stroud District Council’s vision is leading a community that is making Stroud District a better place to live, work and visit for everyone.
For an informal discussion, please contact Lynne Mansell, Independent Living Manager lynne.mansell@stroud.gov.uk or call 01453 754173
CLOSING DATE: 7th June 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: 21st June 2026
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us
A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
Region:
Location: Ebley Mill – Stroud
Salary: *GBP*33,699 pro rata (pay award pending)
Package: Excellent pension scheme – Flexi Working Scheme – Hybrid working approach – Employee Wellbeing Offer – For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 22.2
Basis: Temporary
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
