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An opportunity has arisen to join the Disability & Home Improvement Team. This multi-disciplinary team provides services to the homes of Greenwich residents across all tenures, with a focus on supporting older and vulnerable residents to live independently in their homes by adapting or improving their home.

The rewarding post will suit applicants who have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality services to vulnerable people and an understanding of housing problems faced by older people and those with disabilities.

The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of home renovation disrepair issues faced in private and public sector housing.  They must also have excellent customer service skills, a good telephone manner and excellent numerical skills, with an eye for detail. The post provides administrative and clerical support to the Disability & Home Improvement Team.

If you have been shortlisted for an interview you will be notified formally by 11 October 2023. Interviews for this post will be held on 19 October 2023.

For an informal chat about the above posts, please contact Teresa [Senior Home Improvement Officer] 0208 921 7464.

Sefton Home Improvements Service team consists of administrative and Technical Officers who are charged with the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grant adaptations. These are Major adaptations which involve works to enable people to have safe access in and around their homes so they can continue to live there for as long as possible.

Sefton Home Improvements Service is seeking to appoint an experienced, competent, self-motivated and suitably qualified Technical Officer to assist in the delivery of these Disabled Facilities Grant adaptations.  They must be able to produce schedules of work and associated drawings in accordance with the Occupational Therapists recommendations, to ensure client’s needs are met. Adaptations can range from small internal alterations to more complex schemes.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Borough wide service to all our clients, experience of working with older people and/or people with disabilities is desirable along with a genuine commitment to work to consistently high standards  providing a quality service at all times, Communicate with a wide and varied customer base and liaise with Internal and external bodies and other parties involved in delivering this key service.

If you have the requisite levels of experience, skills and qualifications then we would like to hear from you. You can apply by visiting;

https://ats-sefton.jobsgopublic.com/vacancies/list where you will find an application form, Job Description and Person Specification which clearly identify the key attributes required.

Lichfield DFG Service needs you!

1. Are you passionate about the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)?
   2. Do you have the skills and experience to support residents through the application process?
   3. Are you a people person?
   If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then we want to talk to you!

Lichfield DFG Service is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic DFG caseworker to join our new support service.

Background
In April 2023 Lichfield (West Midlands) traded Services (LWMTS) took over the delivery of the DFG Service on behalf of Lichfield District Council . Since then we have been busy ensuring that we provide the best possible service to the residents of our District. We are now for a full-time, permanent caseworker to join our team.

Our ambition is to provide a fully supportive service, where residents have a single point of contact throughout their DFG journey, and we begin from the assumption that each individual is best placed to know their own needs. We always take account of the views, wishes, and needs of residents and their families/career, working to National Best Practice Guidance and the DFG legislation as well as the Housing Assistance Policy of Lichfield District Council.

Key Skills
We are looking for someone who has experience working in a relevant area such as Housing, a Home Improvement Agency, Social Care or Benefits advice and understands the different types of adaptations that can be delivered through DFG funding. You should have good interpersonal skills and be able to use your own initiative to overcome challenges and problem solve
You should have:
• A proven track record of undertaking holistic assessments and delivering support
• A good grasp of benefits and housing issues
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• A commitment to excellent customer service
• Good IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• The ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• A full UK driver’s license
This role is working in a regulated activity and therefore will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Requirements
The job involves visiting residents in their homes to support them to gather and complete the necessary documents for a DFG application as well as carry out the formal mean test. You will be the residents main point of contact and will assist them to identify potential funding sources if the DFG is insufficient and identify if there are additional benefit they could apply for which might support them financially and assist their DFG application.
Package
We can offer you working arrangements that will support your work-life balance. These include:
– Home working (depending on service need)
– 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
– Company pension
– A wide range of training and development opportunities

If you’re interested in applying for this role then please contact [email protected] to obtain the application process

Are you a training pro with a passion for developing others and improving lives? Do you have a knack for creating engaging courses that keep learners informed? If so, we need you!

We’re on the hunt for a Learning & Development Manager to join our team and create courses for Occupational Therapists and Trusted Assessors involved in home adaptations. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering training programs that enable professionals to improve their skills and knowledge, thereby ensuring the highest quality of service for clients. You’ll also work with our marketing team to promote and sell these courses to potential customers, and manage external trainers who will deliver some of the training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use your superhero-like training skills to design, develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for Occupational Therapists and Trusted Assessors involved in home adaptations.
• Bring your inner creative genius to life and develop new courses that meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients.
• Put your sales hat on and work with our marketing team to promote and sell training programs to potential clients.
• Channel your inner training guru and manage external trainers who will deliver some of the training.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure that course content is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant.
• Keep everything above board and ensure all courses comply with relevant legislation and professional standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Education, Occupational Therapy, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in designing and delivering training programs, preferably in housing or social care.
• Superb project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning tools.
• Knowledge of home adaptations and related legislation is an asset.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities. And if you join us, you’ll get to work with a fun-loving, supportive team of hardworking professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the world.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote