Technical Assistant - Handyperson & Adaptations Team (HAT)

We are seeking to appoint a DFG Technical Officer to join our Handyperson & Adaptations Team (HAT), working as part of a dedicated team that supports disabled and vulnerable residents to remain safe, independent and living well in their own homes. The role plays a key part in delivering home adaptation schemes from initial survey through to completion. You will undertake home visits to assess feasibility and develop appropriate adaptation solutions, prepare drawings and schedules of work, and support procurement activity through quotations and tenders. You will monitor contractors on site, carry out inspections, manage agreed variations, and ensure works are completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard, working closely with partner agencies, contractors and professionals. If you are motivated by making a positive difference to people's lives and want to work in a role with real community impact, we would welcome your application.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council offers a range of employment benefits designed to support staff wellbeing, development and work-life balance Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including

• Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups
For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards