Disabled Facilities Grant Technical Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
02/05/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 13/05/2024 23:59
Salary:
£24,294 - £34,834 per annum
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
- Are you looking for a new Challenge?
- Do you like working with and making a difference to vulnerable residents lives?
- Do you have a Technical background with regards to adaptations or are looking to building your knowledge and experience in this area?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Disabled Facilities Grant Technical Officer to join the Housing Regeneration & Investment team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
The role involves working in a challenging and busy frontline service, in relation to the provision of adaptations and essential property repairs. This is a crucial role benefiting many vulnerable residents within Stockton, helping them to remain living independently within their home or aiding hospital discharge.
The types of work you would be doing include, surveying properties, producing CAD drawings and schedules of works for a range of adaptations and property repairs including but not limited to, Level Entry Showers, Ramps, Stairlifts, Damp Proof Courses up to extensions.
We will provide you with the training and support to get you up to speed. All you need to be a success is:
• A full driving licence that’s valid to drive in the UK
• Previous technical experience or knowledge on adaptations or the desire to enter this line of work.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and engage with residents and visitors of the Borough
This is a career graded post and appointments will be made based on your knowledge and experience of adaptations to maintain a skills balance within the team.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary from £24,294 up to £34,384.
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Samantha Dixon, Housing Regeneration & Investment Manager on sam.dixon@stockton.gov.uk or 01642 526686.
We are intending to interview on 20th May 2024 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.