Disability Officer

Do you want a career where you make a difference to people’s lives by providing adaptations to their homes to help them live there safely and independently then we want to hear from you. Join a very busy service and provide the admin support to ensure the smooth running have experience or knowledge working with assessing people in their own homes and an interest in apply that knowledge around building regulations, with an interest in applying this to Adults Social Care?

Do you want a career where you make a difference to people's lives by providing adaptations to their homes to help them live there safely and independently then we want to hear from you. Join a very busy service and provide individual assessments to people in their homes to meet their specific needs and to work alongside technical staff and external contractors to in line with building regulations . Interested, apply for this post

Join our team and work alongside Occupational Therapists and experienced social care staff who pride themselves in making a real difference to people’s lives.

Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent organisational skills when dealing with projects? Do you look for solutions and think logically?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

The Adaptations Service provides advice, equipment and adaptations to people’s homes in order support individuals have the best quality of life possible, whilst remaining in their own homes independently. This could be equipment such as stairlifts and walk in showers so they can make the best use of their home safely and for as long as possible.

The team are currently recruiting a Disability Officer to deliver an efficient customer centred service, meeting all legislative requirements and quality standards in line with current housing and social care policies.

Offering a 37 hour, full time permanent opportunity with excellent benefits, you will be fully supported with a comprehensive induction programme, opportunities for further learning and funded qualifications, so why not apply?

The successful candidate will have:

4 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above or equivalent, including Maths and English Language.

An appropriate professional qualification in Health & Social Care to NVQ 3 or above (or equivalent)

A full driving licence with use of a vehicle

Ability to demonstrate working in a job that requires an ability to assess peoples medical conditions and functional abilities and apply practical solutions with knowledge of building construction and regulations

Excellent communication skills as the job involves dealing with the public

For an informal discussion, please contact Debbie Masterson on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Debbie Masterson

Tel: View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

E-mail: View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!