Equipment and Adaptation Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Stockport, SK1 3XE |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75712753 |
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Equipment and Adaptation Officer
Scale 5 (£27,711 - £30,060) This role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance of up to £963 per annum.
37 Hours, Full Time
Permanent
Hybrid Working - Stopford House office base with requirement to work in clinic setting, community visits and working from home.
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Application Deadline: 20th July 2025 11:59pm
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: 23rd July 2025
Interview Date: 31st July 2025
Interview Type: Interview
Your Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Equipment and Adaptation Officer (EAO) to join a well-established team of other EAO’s, Occupational Therapists (OT’s), Moving and Handling Advisors, Rehabilitation Officers Visual Impairment and Handypersons in delivering services to individuals with physical, hearing and visual needs and their carers.
Identifying their strengths and needs with empathy, respect and empowerment you will ensure that our residents get the very best support to promote their well-being and independence
You will be involved in assessing needs in relation to the provision of equipment and adaptations, providing advice and information and signposting/ referring to other services and organisations.
About You
You will have strong knowledge of medical conditions and an awareness and understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and/or sensory needs (Visual and Hearing Impairment) along with knowledge of equipment and adaptations available for people with a physical, hearing and/or visual need and how they can assist in increasing functional independence and reduce risk.
You will have an understanding of the resources and services in Stockport to enable people to live independently in the community and have lived experience of, or a qualification/ experience of working with individuals with a hearing or visual impairment.
You will be a strong problem solver, with the ability to prioritise and organise your workload within a fast-paced environment. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to use IT systems and record keep.
We are looking or someone with a BTEC Provision of Community Equipment or similar qualification e.g. NVQ, Trusted Assessor Award or a willingness towards gaining this qualification.
You should have a license to drive a car and have a car available to use at work (adjustments to the role may be possible if you are unable to drive due to a disability)
You will carry out home visits in the community and be able to access all areas of the home environment including the stairs. You need to have the physical ability to fit and demonstrate equipment in resident’s homes.
About Us
You will be part of a friendly, helpful and support multidisciplinary team who are all dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with physical and sensory needs.
You will work alongside other experienced Equipment and Adaptation Officers and there are OT’s and OT managers who will provide you with ongoing support, help and advice for you to carry out the role to the best of your ability
We will give you a comprehensive induction, monthly reflective supervision and opportunity for regular CPD/ training opportunities.
We offer the use of the latest computer technology, attention to work life balance with hybrid and flexible working.
At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact the team using the details below for an informal discussion about the role:
Adrienne Payne Team Leader Equipment and Adaptation Team, adrienne.payne@stockport.gov.uk, 07866 999810
Jill Turner Assistant Team Leader Equipment and Adaptation Team, jill.turner@stockport.gov.uk, 07866 999808
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.
Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.
Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme
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