Adaptations Case Worker

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Training programs

Employee wellbeing support

LGPS pension

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking an Adaptations Service worker to provide home adaptations and assessments, enabling safe, independent living. You will work with Occupational Therapists and Grants officers to assess needs and apply practical building solutions in residents' homes.

Applicants should have GCSEs incl Maths & English, NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent, and a driving licence. The role offers hybrid working, training opportunities, and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English Language.
• An NVQ 3 or above in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• A full driving licence with use of a vehicle.
• Ability to assess peoples medical conditions and functional abilities and apply practical solutions with knowledge of building construction and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills as the job involves dealing with the public.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment capability

Organisational skills

Practical problem solving

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Do you want a career where you make a difference to people's lives by providing adaptations to their homes to help them live there safely and independently then we want to hear from you. Join a very busy service and provide support to ensure the smooth running have experience or knowledge working with assessing people in their own homes and an interest in apply that knowledge around building regulations, with an interest in applying this to Adults Social Care?

Do you want to work in a welcoming, rewarding, yet busy environment?

Join our team and work alongside Occupational Therapists, Grants officers and experienced social care staff who pride themselves in making a real difference to people's lives.

Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent organisational skills when dealing with projects? Do you look for solutions and think logically?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

The Adaptations Service provides advice, equipment and adaptations to people's homes in order support individuals have the best quality of life possible, whilst remaining in their own homes independently. This could be equipment such as stairlifts and walk in showers so they can make the best use of their home safely and for as long as possible.

4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above or equivalent, including Maths and English Language.

An appropriate professional qualification in Health & Social Care to NVQ 3 or above (or equivalent)

A full driving licence with use of a vehicle

Ability to demonstrate working in a job that requires an ability to assess peoples medical conditions and functional abilities and apply practical solutions with knowledge of building construction and regulations

Excellent communication skills as the job involves dealing with the public

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

A competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave

Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)

Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.

Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.

Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.