The Independent Living department are currently recruiting! Do you like the sound of an Aids and Adaptations Officer role and have all the skills required to #BePartOfIt at one of UK’s Best Place to Work for 2022?
This position is a permanent opportunity
As an Aids and Adaptations Officer you will be expected to have:
• A level or equivalent.• Ability to drive, hold a current driving licence and have the permanent use of a motor vehicle.• Ability to work flexibly and out of hours where necessary as you may be required to respond to emergency situations that arise within the service out of normal working hours.• Successful track record of building relationships with customers and close partnership working.• Commit to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.• Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
To be successful in an Aids and Adaptations role, the skills you will need:
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate across multiple channels including Microsoft Teams, Face to Face and Email.• Ability to work unsupervised and in an agile manner.• Experience and ability to assess customers need in line with agreed policy and procedure.• Assertiveness and ability to manage difficult situations.
Experience or Knowledge of the below would be advantageous but not essential:
• Previous experience of working in an Aids and Adaptations Service.• Knowledge of a variety of aids and adaptations that can be utilised to improve customer’s quality of life.• Trusted Assessor Framework or an undertaking to work towards.
So if you are looking for an Aids and Adaptations Officer role with:• Competitive salary - £31,675.41• Company incentive bonus scheme.• Hours – 36 hrs per week (Monday-Friday Agile).• 28 days holiday increasing with service.• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.• Group personal pension scheme.• Life Assurance.• Career development opportunities.• Corporate discount scheme.• Staff well-being and ‘feel-good’ programme.
Apply online via our website today! We welcome applications from everyone.
Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.
Closing date: 4th December 2022