Technical Officer (Equipment and Adaptations)
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, OL1 1DZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75713054 |
Summary
Job Title: Technical Officer (Equipment and Adaptations Service)
Employer: MioCare Group
Ref: 000889
Contract: Permanent
Salary: From £37,035 £41,511 per year
Hours: Full-time; 36.66 hours per week (Monday Friday)
Based: The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DZ
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
Right to work:
The MioCare Group does not hold a Sponsor Licence and therefore is unable to progress applicants requiring sponsorship to work in the UK.
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For full information about the MioCare Group, about this particular role and for details of how to apply please click the link below:
https://www.miocare.co.uk/working/current-vacancy/?permalink=technical-officer-equipment--adaptations-service
Role Overview:
MioCare are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Equipment and Adaptations Service which helps support and enhance the lives of people looking to maintain as independent a lifestyle as possible as they continue living safely in their own home. Equipment and Adaptations are provided to meet individual assessed needs and situations.
MioCare are seeking an empathetic person with a good knowledge of building structures, specifications, materials and prices. You need to be experienced in CAD drawing and use of a drawing board to be able to produce detailed layouts and working plans to illustrate existing floor plans and proposed adaptations. You will be expected to complete all necessary grant paperwork including means test information to determine eligibility for funding. You will develop a close working relationship with the Community Occupational Therapy Team, providing them with construction and design advice regarding the adaptation of residential homes.
You will need to understand the requirements of GDPR and restrictions it places upon staff regarding record keeping. You will have a passion and desire for providing high quality, customer-focused services and will be willing to build on your skills and experiences to help us continuously improve.
Key Responsibilities:
- To measure up, design and prepare working plans for adapting clients’ properties, submitting planning and building regulation applications where appropriate.
- To complete Disabled Facilities Grant paperwork with clients and applying for landlord permission where necessary.
- To prepare specifications of work and request quotations for building works and materials.
- To answer all queries in a polite, professional and helpful manner, ensuring that clients and colleagues have a clear understanding of all proposed layouts and processes.
About MioCare Group CIC:
The MioCare Group delivers high quality care and support. As an Oldham Council Community Interest Company, we are driven to deliver the best outcomes for the service users and communities we serve. Find out more at www.miocare.co.uk
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