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Home Improvement Officer

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Vacancy Summary
Employer:
Adur & Worthing Councils
Salary:
Starting from £15,770 to £18,671 per annum
Location:
Portland House, Worthing
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part Time
Hours:
24 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
19/09/2019 at 23:55
Reference:
CD/19/107595
Vacancy Description

Post title

Home Improvement Officer

Salary

Starting from £15,770 to £18,671 per annum 

Grade

 Grade 5

Hours

24 hours per week

Place of work

Portland House

Closing date

19th September 2019

Our Home Improvement Assistance (HIA) team provides support to clients who are vulnerable, or a family member who is vulnerable, to adapt their home to meet their needs, which can be achieved by applying for Disabled Facility Grants or Repair Grant Assistance. It also manages the subsidised Handyman service.

We are looking for a Home Improvement Officer to work within the front line team of the Home Improvement Assistance service providing advice and assistance to vulnerable and low income homeowners and private tenants across Adur and Worthing.

The Home Improvement Officer will help relevant persons apply for grants administered by the Councils, but will also effectively act as a case manager for the application from referral through to completion of the works. They will work closely with the technical staff within the team and ensure that the application progresses in a timely and efficient manner. The Officer will also help administer the Handyperson scheme throughout the Council’s areas.

The successful candidate must be an enthusiastic, well-organised team-worker, and good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The post will be based in Worthing town centre, but will also require people being visited in their home across Adur and Worthing District. You must hold a full current driving licence.

The Councils operate flexible working practices. 

For an informal discussion, please telephone Mike Peckham, Home Improvement Team Leader, on 01273 263262. 

Equal Opportunities

Adur and Worthing councils have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils are equal opportunities employers and encourages applications from people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, people of any religion or belief or sexual orientation and job sharers. Childcare subsidy is payable in appropriate cases. Work base location is indicated, however you may be asked to work at any such place within the Adur District and Worthing Borough Council Service’s area as required. Additional Information As part of Adur & Worthing Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified.

How to apply
In order to apply for this vacancy please use the Apply Online link below. No CVs or agency applications accepted.
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