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Adaptations Officer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 30 - 35 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cambridge
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Adaptations Officer
Cambridge City Council
£30 - £35 per hour
Initial 3-Month Contract
Cambridge City Council is seeking an experienced Adaptations Officer to support the delivery of housing adaptations and accessibility improvements across its residential housing stock.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving the quality of life for frail and disabled tenants by managing adaptations projects from referral through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
·Manage the delivery of housing adaptations and alterations in line with Council policy and budget requirements.
·Act as the lead officer for adaptations referrals, maintaining accurate records of requests, work orders, costs and programme progress.
·Liaise with Occupational Therapists to assess and approve adaptation recommendations.
·Undertake feasibility surveys and site visits to determine appropriate adaptation solutions.
·Manage communication with tenants, Occupational Therapists, contractors and other stakeholders throughout the adaptations process.
·Attend case meetings to help determine whether adaptations or rehousing is the most appropriate solution.
·Issue work orders and instructions to contractors and oversee projects through to completion.
·Carry out site inspections, monitor quality, and sign off completed works.
·Manage servicing and maintenance arrangements for specialist equipment.
·Monitor budgets, assess invoices, process variations and complete financial reporting.
·Calculate and recover tenant contributions where required.
·Appoint and manage external Occupational Therapy consultants where necessary.
·Work closely with Housing, Voids and Asset Management teams to ensure effective delivery of the service.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
·Experience delivering housing adaptations, disabled facilities works or planned maintenance projects.
·Knowledge of housing adaptations legislation, policies and best practice.
·Experience working with Occupational Therapists, contractors and residents.
·Strong project management and contract administration skills.
·Experience managing budgets and monitoring project costs.
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
·The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
What's on Offer?
·£30 - £35 per hour, depending on experience.
·Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension.
·Opportunity to make a real difference to residents' lives.
·Flexible working arrangements available.
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