Private Sector Housing Officer (Disabled Facilities Grants Team) HB0235
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade F - £30,825 to £34,834 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Havant, PO9 2AX |
| Company: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 80 |
Summary
Job Advert
We have an exciting opportunity at Havant Borough Council for a Housing Officer role focusing on Disabled Facilities Grant works.
Based in our modern Plaza building in Havant, with easy access to transport links and local shops, we offer a flexible working
environment with attendance in the office combined with some remote working dependent on the requirements of the service.
We’re currently seeking dynamic and customer focused individuals to drive the delivery of an efficient and effective team
delivering services for adaptations to promote independent living with the homes of disabled and vulnerable residents.
Disabled Facilities Grants and Critical Repair Grants
You will need a broad and detailed knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grant legislation and an ability to interpret the information
and apply it within working practice.
Your role will be to process grants, survey property, designing adaptations, preparing detailed drawings showing existing and
proposed layouts, specification of works, cost assessment and site inspections and help deliver the Financial Assistance Policy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of construction in a range of domestic property styles and construction types and
your ability to deal with customers which may involve sensitive issues.
You will need experience of working in a fast-paced front-line service, the production of schedules of work and specifications for
a range of works including, level access showers, lifts, stair lifts, ramps, and extensions.
Previous experience of working with disabled people, Occupational Therapists, Surveyors and Technical Officers, and the ability to
interpret an Occupational Therapist referral, undertake a feasibility visit and design adaptations that meets the requirements of
the referral.
Educated to A level or equivalent standard or education, with knowledge and experience of building repair and or property
maintenance. Proficient IT skills.
The successful candidate will need to:
* hold a full clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for business use.
* Be able to travel to various locations and the ability to work unsociable hours, if necessary
* A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• £30,825 to £34,834 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working - with home working and attending the Public Service Plaza Offices in Havant.
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Laurent Lemagnen, Private Sector Housing Team Leader on 02392 446671 or via
email laurent.lemagnen@havant.gov.uk [laurent.lemagnen@havant.gov.uk]
To apply
If you’re a team player that can operate on their own initiative, have excellent interpersonal skills and the aptitude to deliver
an outstanding service, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from.
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 8 April 2024 and interviews will be held on 22 April 2024.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
We have an exciting opportunity at Havant Borough Council for a Housing Officer role focusing on Disabled Facilities Grant works.
Based in our modern Plaza building in Havant, with easy access to transport links and local shops, we offer a flexible working
environment with attendance in the office combined with some remote working dependent on the requirements of the service.
We’re currently seeking dynamic and customer focused individuals to drive the delivery of an efficient and effective team
delivering services for adaptations to promote independent living with the homes of disabled and vulnerable residents.
Disabled Facilities Grants and Critical Repair Grants
You will need a broad and detailed knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grant legislation and an ability to interpret the information
and apply it within working practice.
Your role will be to process grants, survey property, designing adaptations, preparing detailed drawings showing existing and
proposed layouts, specification of works, cost assessment and site inspections and help deliver the Financial Assistance Policy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of construction in a range of domestic property styles and construction types and
your ability to deal with customers which may involve sensitive issues.
You will need experience of working in a fast-paced front-line service, the production of schedules of work and specifications for
a range of works including, level access showers, lifts, stair lifts, ramps, and extensions.
Previous experience of working with disabled people, Occupational Therapists, Surveyors and Technical Officers, and the ability to
interpret an Occupational Therapist referral, undertake a feasibility visit and design adaptations that meets the requirements of
the referral.
Educated to A level or equivalent standard or education, with knowledge and experience of building repair and or property
maintenance. Proficient IT skills.
The successful candidate will need to:
* hold a full clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for business use.
* Be able to travel to various locations and the ability to work unsociable hours, if necessary
* A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• £30,825 to £34,834 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working - with home working and attending the Public Service Plaza Offices in Havant.
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Laurent Lemagnen, Private Sector Housing Team Leader on 02392 446671 or via
email laurent.lemagnen@havant.gov.uk [laurent.lemagnen@havant.gov.uk]
To apply
If you’re a team player that can operate on their own initiative, have excellent interpersonal skills and the aptitude to deliver
an outstanding service, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from.
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 8 April 2024 and interviews will be held on 22 April 2024.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.