Practical Assistant - DEE06278

Dundee City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time worker for the Community Equipment Service. The role involves delivering, installing, and maintaining equipment for health and social care partnerships. Candidates should have basic craft skills, community experience, and a driving license. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This position is regulated work, requiring candidates to join the PVG Scheme before employment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in the community.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Computer literate with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, install, and maintain equipment on behalf of Health and Social Care Partnerships.
• Provide a responsive delivery and installation service.

Skills

Basic craft/DIY skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Job Description

Based at DILCEC, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Gary McRobbie on 01382 307643 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have evidence of basic craft/DIY skills.

Responsibilities

The Community Equipment Service provides a single point to source Health and Local Authority Equipment services for staff and the public through a fast-responsive delivery and installation service. Under the direction of the Equipment Services Manager you will deliver, install and maintain equipment on behalf of Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership and Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.

The Individual

You will have experience of work with people in the community. You will have knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and local geographical knowledge.

You will have the ability to assemble and install equipment and the ability to work independently and on your own initiative.

You will be computer literate and have good communication skills both written and oral. You will also have good interpersonal skills and be team player.

You will have a full current driving licence.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.