PROJECT OFFICER

The Disabled Facilities Service provides over 3000 adaptation each year to disabled, elderly and vulnerable residents in Cardiff.
Adaptations are provided via a combination of grants and loans.
The Service also provides domestic property improvement loans and grants throughout the City.

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.

• Work may 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.

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.

This post is temporary until 28th March 2025.

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.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

You must possess a full Driving Licence.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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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