Adaptations Officer
Job Ref: Cambridge 5297295
Pay Rate: £20.98 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 3 months
Cambridge, CB4 0DN
Hybrid working arrangement
Enhanced DBS Disclosure required
Driving Licence and the ability to travel between and around sites is essential
Candidates must be available for immediate start
To be considered for this role, you must possess the following:
- Knowledge and understanding of domestic construction techniques
- Ability to write reports
- Relevant experience of contract / project management in a construction environment
- Knowledge of procurement and contract processes and procedures and value for money
- Driving License and mobility
The role:
To manage the delivery of adaptations and alterations that will assist frail and disabled tenants in accordance with agreed policies and practices and the long-term plan to improve accessibility of housing stock within the allocated capital budget provision.
Key accountabilities:
- Manage the implementing the Council’s Adaptations Policy and delivering adaptations to the Council’s residential properties
- Maintaining an accurate an up-to-date record of all adaptations requests and work orders
- Liaison with Occupational Therapists to ensure that adaptations recommendations
- Ensure tenants are kept fully informed regarding the progress of OT referrals and the ordering and delivery of adaptation work
- Representing the team in case meetings
- Requesting and assessing Issuing work orders and instructions to contractors and project management of individual adaptations works
- Perform site inspections and signing off works; ensuring compliance with the specifications
- Arranging for the servicing of or repair of specialist equipment.
- Cost Centre Management responsibility
- Ensuring tenants are means tested as required, raising invoices as required & receiving tenant contributions
- Consulting with Voids Team, City Homes staff and Housing Advise when required
Key requirements:
- Knowledge and understanding of domestic construction techniques
- Ability to write reports is essential
- Relevant experience of contract / project management in a construction environment
- Knowledge of procurement and contract processes and procedures and value for money
- Experience of working in a Local Authority / Housing Association environment desirable
- Experience of working directly with members of the public is essential
- Working knowledge of the different types and scope of property adaptations
- Driving Licence and the ability to travel between and around sites is essential
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
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