Staying Put Agency Caseworker

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Electric Car Scheme

Food, drink, and leisure discounts

Staff Lottery Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted sports and leisure member­-

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council's Staying Put Agency (SPA) is seeking an enthusiastic administrator to support Disabled Facilities Grants, visiting residents at home, completing applications, and conducting means tests. You will be a trusted contact for residents during the adaptations process and help with small-scale adaptations such as stairlifts, ramps and door entry systems.

You will contribute to a wide range of housing assistance services, including hoarding intervention, keeping warm, home

Responsibilities

• Administer Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and visit residents at their homes.
• Complete application forms and carry out means tests.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents throughout the adaptations process.
• Support delivery of small-scale adaptations (stairlifts, ramps, door entry systems).
• Contribute to a range of housing assistance services (hoarding intervention, keeping warm, home efficiency, repairs and maintenance).
• Identify and secure grants and funding opportunities for residents.

Job description

Middlesbrough's Staying Put Agency (SPA) is highly regarded for delivering a wide range of services that support older, vulnerable, and disabled residents to live safely and independently in their own homes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual who enjoys working as part of an experienced, supportive, and friendly team, delivering an invaluable service to the residents of Middlesbrough.

In this role, you will support the administration of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) by visiting residents in their homes, completing application forms and carrying out means tests.

You will provide ongoing support throughout the adaptations process, acting as a key point of contact for residents. You will also help residents maintain their independence by supporting the delivery of small-scale adaptations, including stairlifts, access ramps, and door entry systems.

As part of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive range of housing assistance services, including hoarding intervention, support with keeping warm, advice on home efficiency, and assistance with property repairs and maintenance issues.

You will work with a diverse range of residents who require adaptations, repairs, and improvements to their homes, using your knowledge and skills to identify and secure appropriate grants and funding opportunities.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

Benefits of Working for Middlesbrough Council:

• Local Government Pensions Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Food, drink, and leisure discounts.
• Staff Lottery Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted sports and leisure membership.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.