Home Safety Officer- Part-time - Lisburn, United Kingdom - VANRATH

VANRATH

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Lisburn, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

**Home Safety Officer

Part-Time (Public Sector)**Are you looking for a **Home Safety Officer
Part-Time (Public Sector)** role? Interested in working for a Public Sector organisation?

VANRATH are assisting a major Public Sector organisation with the recruitment of a **Home Safety Officer

Part-Time (16Hrs per week)** in Lisburn. The role will initially run for around 12 months, with this highly likely to be extended, this proves to be a great opportunity.

Salary
£12.93 per hour + Fantastic Public Sector Benefits

Responsibilities

Travel to private homes, using own vehicle, within the constituent Council area as part of the home safety check scheme to carry out inspections for safety hazards, advise residents on home safety and testing smoke alarms, use of carbon monoxide detectors, etc. based on current knowledge of risk and good practice.
On a single officer basis carry out a needs assessment, provide approved equipment on this basis, and ensure that residents know how to use it safely to reduce the risk of accidental injury.
Regular stock taking to replenish and distribute heavy items i.e. fireguards/stairgates etc.
Make appropriate referrals to statutory agencies such as NIFRS, Occupational Therapists, Social Services, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Policing Community Safety Partnership, Sensory Support Team, local councils, voluntary and community groups such as Good Morning Call Scheme, Safe and Well projects and Sure Start on basis of a needs assessment and with the content of the resident.
Maintain written records of each home safety visit, complete computer records using the Tascomi system.
Meet target of home visits in each Council area based on Service Level Agreements with PHA and other agencies, giving priority to those at most risk.
Undertake such duties to enhance and project the reputation and public profile of the Council.
Attend training sessions and meetings as required to include supporting HAP groups at local level.

The Ideal Person

Have a full, current driving licence which enables the postholder to drive in Northern Ireland, or access to a form of transport which enables the postholder to carry out the duties of the post in full
5 GCSE passes at grade A-C, or a NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
One year's relevant experience:

Working with adults at risk, including those with disabilities
Working with families with children under the age of 5 years
Working with older people

Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary:
£12.00-£12.93 per hour

Schedule: