Home Safety Officer (Hospital to Home)

Care & Repair; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in home adaptations is looking for a multi-skilled tradesperson in Cardiff. The role involves completing repairs and minor adaptations for older individuals and those with disabilities, requiring specific skills in plumbing, carpentry, and installations. This position, based within the Hospital to Home team, offers flexibility and a vehicle for work. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of community needs and experience in a similar environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Vehicle provided for duties

Qualifications

• Experience in housing repairs/maintenance.
• Understanding of the needs of older people and those with disabilities.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Complete household repairs and minor adaptations.
• Install plumbing, carpentry, and Telecare lifeline systems.
• Work under pressure in a reactive environment.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Installation of grab rails

Ground works

Job description

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Bridgend County Care and Repair assists older people with disabilities to repair and adapt their homes.

We are currently seeking an individual who can complete a range of household repairs and minor adaptations for older people and people with disabilities. You will need to have experience of carrying out repairs/maintenance in a housing association, local authority or similar environment and have an understanding of older people and those with disabilities. Working as part of our Hospital to Home team, based in the Princess of Wales Hospital, you must be able to work well under pressure in a reactive and fast-paced environment.

For this particular position, we are seeking a multi-skilled tradesperson who is competent to undertake a range of tasks, including installation of grab rails, plumbing and carpentry and minor ground works, eg concrete ramping/steps and also installation of Telecare lifeline systems. As you will be visiting clients in their own homes you will need to have a full driving licence and a vehicle will be provided for this purpose. A DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate.

Bridgend County Care and Repair offers a contributory pension scheme and flexible working hours. A vehicle will also be provided to carry out your duties. We are committed to equality of opportunity in all our work and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please contact:

Rhys Kendall on 01656 646755 or email your CV to [e-mail]

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