Support and Technical Officer

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Híbrido; GBP 30.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Electric vehicle lease scheme

Discounts on food and leisure

Staff lottery scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted sport memberships

Descripción de la vacante

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a proactive Housing Adaptions Support and Technical Officer to help plan and manage major and minor repairs and adaptations, enabling vulnerable residents to live independently.

You will work with clients, contractors and Occupational Therapy teams, assess needs, develop schemes of work and oversee projects through to completion. Starting salary grades G or I, with flexible working and LGPS benefits.

Formación

• Experience in the construction industry and a sound understanding of property repairs, renovation projects and housing adaptations.
• Ability to deliver a high-quality service within a busy environment, meeting deadlines and managing a varied workload.
• Demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with clients to deliver repairs and adaptations to homes.
• Assess client needs, develop schemes of work and oversee projects through to completion.
• Liaise with Occupational Therapy teams and other professionals to reflect Council values in service delivery.

Conocimientos

Construction industry experience

Educación

HNC in Construction

Descripción del empleo

Middlesbrough Staying Put Agency is an award-winning Home Improvement Agency, recognised for delivering a wide range of service to older, vulnerable and disabled residents, helping them to live independently and safely in their own homes.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Housing Adaptions Support and Technical Officer to support the organisation, planning and management of major and minor repairs and adaptations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling vulnerable and disabled people to remain independent within their homes.

About You

Applicants should have experience of working within the construction industry and hold an HNC in Construction (or equivalent) or have a relevant construction trade background. You will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of property repairs, renovation projects and housing adaptations. You will be committed to delivering a high-quality service within a busy environment, working effectively to deadlines whilst ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of care and support.

When completing your application, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined on the Person Specification.

What I Will Be Doing?

You will work closely with clients to help deliver a wide range of repairs and adaptations to their homes, enabling them to remain independent, safe and secure. Working alongside a variety of stakeholders, contractors and professional partners, you will assess client needs, develop suitable schemes of work and oversee projects through to successful completion.

The role involves liaising with Occupational Therapy teams and other professionals, whilst ensuring that the Council’s Values are reflected in every aspect of service delivery to provide a positive customer experience.

You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to multi-disciplinary working, and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload.

What Do We Offer?

This is a career-graded post, with a starting salary at either:

• Grade G - £29,542 per annum
• Grade I - £34,811 per annum

Appointment to the appropriate grade will be determined through the application and interview process in line with the relevant grading criteria.

The successful candidate must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Middlesbrough Council is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with strong values that underpin everything we do and the services we provide to our communities.

Employee Benefits

In addition to competitive salary, employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Electric vehicle lease scheme.
• Discounts on food, and drink and leisure activities.
• Staff lottery scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted sport and leisure memberships.

Join us and help make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable residents across Middlesbrough.

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

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Wayne White – Technical and Development Officer at [e-mail] or call 01642 729155.

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.

For more information about working in Adult Social Care, click the link below:

Adult Social Care in Middlesbrough ¦ Middlesbrough Council