Technical Officer - Stafford, United Kingdom - STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Stafford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Technical Officer - Housing Assistance Shared Services (DHH120)

Band J (SCP £38,296 - £42,503 per annum

Full time, permanent - 37 hours per week

It is an exciting time to join the Health and Housing Team, as you will play a significant role in our brand-new Housing Assistance Shared Service supporting residents across Stafford Borough and South Staffordshire District.

We are looking for a Technical Officerto join the team based in Stafford, to be responsible for providing a technical building surveying service for Disabled Adaptations such as level access showers, ramps, stair lifts, kitchen adaptations and extensions to residents' homes which will assist them in living more independently.

A brand-new service

Our service enables disabled and older residents to live safely and independently in their own homes, to maximise their potential, improve dignity and reduce stress in daily tasks.

We provide advice, assistance, and support to residents who need adaptations and empower them to participate in the home adaptation design process.

We aspire to provide a home improvement agency style service, where each customer has a single point of contact throughout their journey.

We begin with the assumption that each individual is best placed to judge their own wellbeing.

We take account of residents' views and wishes to understand the needs experienced by the person, their family and carer/s, whilst working to national supporting policies and the latest professional guidelines.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has knowledge of domestic construction methods, has great customer service skills, excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail.

This role will involve travelling to clients' homes in various locations within Stafford and South Staffordshire and working closely with Caseworkers and Occupational Therapists.

You will be required to draw detailed plans, provide estimates and costings for the work and oversee adaptations and contractors' performance within our residents' homes.

Our Technical Officer should be able to demonstrate abilities and competency in the following areas;

Previous experience of working in the building/trade industry
Experience with costings and specification of works and programmes for completion of works
Previous design experience
Knowledge of DFG legislation
Knowledge of building and health and safety regulations, planning and construction, design and management regulations
Ability to manage contractors
Ability to work jointly with professionals including Occupational Therapists, architects and local authority staff for a joinedup multi
You must hold a full UK Driving Licence

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These includehome working (dependent on service need) and a holiday allowance of 27.5 days plus bank holidays.

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

A wide range of training and developmental opportunities is also offered.

Interviews will be held on week commencing: 09 January 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£36,296.00-£42,503.00 per year

Schedule: