About The Service
The Disabled Facilities Service is looking to appoint a construction professional as a team member who is enthusiastic and self-motivated to assist in the provision of adaptations in domestic properties.
About the job
• Work will also include;
• Repair and replacement of adaptations & specialist equipment that have been installed for disabled people.
• Undertaking non-complex, low level assessments of individuals and/or their carers in their home environment.
• Repair/renovation works and general construction schemes.
What We Are Looking For From You
The work demands that you develop and maintain an ongoing awareness of related housing legislation, Social Services legislation & working policies.
The successful applicant will carry out property surveys, complete working drawings, prepare schedules of work and manage construction projects from inception to completion; they will also be required to liaise with occupational therapists, contractors, specialist installers, Regulatory bodies and other stakeholders in order to provide a high quality service to our clients.
You should have relevant experience in the surveying, construction, repair/maintenance of domestic properties. As a team member you will advise service users, take responsibility for your own workload and understand the importance of team-work. You will be required to monitor the performance of building contractors.
The ideal candidate will have (or is studying for) a recognised qualification in construction (min ONC) along with a formal qualification in completing low-level functional assessments for adults with permanent and substantial disabilities and their carers in their own homes (min. level 2 Trusted Assessor) OR be able to demonstrate extensive experience in both these disciplines.
You will also be able to demonstrate the highest levels of personal integrity and flexibility. As a good communicator, you should be capable of resolving difficult problems or issues and be able to adapt easily to change.
Additional information
This post is temporary until 31st March 2024.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
You must possess a full driving Licence.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact
Stephen Burroughs , sburroughs@cardiff.gov.uk.
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