Location(s): Flexible on location, county-wide.
Contract: 1 x Fixed Term for 18 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £35,745 – £36,648
We are looking to increase our team, and have an opportunity for two highly motivated individuals to join our busy Housing Team as a Specialist Housing Technical Officer – Disabled Facilities Grants.
The role of Specialist Housing Technical Officer will sit within the Housing Team and is integral to the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants across the west and south Cumberland area. You will provide an essential service to enable customers to access grant funding to support them to remaining safe, well, and independent within their home for as long as is possible.
The post holder will hold a caseload and will provide a specialist technical and case management role that includes inspecting and assessing properties, preparing and costing schedules of work to facilitate Disabled Facilities Grants, determine eligible work, working with customers, Occupational Therapists, Contractors, and other key external agencies.
We are therefore seeking two suitably qualified people with significant experience who are fully competent and can deliver the functions within the role profile.
You will need to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
This post will be subject to a DBS – standard check.
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 12th May 2024
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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Role profile