Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Charnwood to assist with the appointment of a Technical Officer, on a 6.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £26.00 - £34.52 per hour

Summary:

The Technical Officer is to provide technical advice, assistance and practical support to residents in relation to home improvements and property adaptations. The role will support the delivery of the Lightbulb Service, particularly Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG), by assessing properties, developing adaptation schemes, managing contractors and ensuring that building works meet relevant legislation and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop suitable property adaptation schemes to meet the needs of disabled residents, in line with statutory requirements, Council policies and Lightbulb Service standards.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers, colleagues and partner agencies on property adaptations and building works.
• Conduct home visits, property inspections and detailed surveys to assess required building works.
• Prepare detailed estimates, technical drawings, sketches and schedules of work for eligible grant applications.
• Manage customer cases throughout the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) process, including financial assessments and determining grant eligibility and customer contributions.
• Liaise with Housing Support Coordinators, Occupational Therapists, builders, architects and Building Control teams to coordinate adaptation projects.

Qualification:

• HNC in Building Construction or equivalent relevant experience

Essentials:

• Experience working with individuals to identify needs, resolve problems and provide appropriate support.
• Experience managing contractors and delivering planned building or adaptation works.
• Experience preparing schedules of work, technical sketches, drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of building construction and relevant housing legislation.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Knowledge of housing grants, grant legislation and property adaptations.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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