Fixed Term - 2 years
The opportunity has arisen for a Technical Officers to join the multi-disciplinary Royal Greenwich Disability & Home Improvement Team, providing services to the homes of Greenwich residents across all tenures. With a focus on supporting older and vulnerable borough residents to live independently in their own homes by adapting or improving their environment.
This rewarding job 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.
You will need to have a HND or equivalent qualification in a building or housing standards related subject with relevant experience or have extensive relevant experience in this area of work.
The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of domestic construction and will be able to identify defects in domestic dwellings and appropriate remedies. Be able to design and specify simple disabled adaptations and schedules of repair work. Carry out the duties of a contract administrator, including financial control of contracts. An understanding of and ability to apply all relevant legislation is also essential.
It is preferable that you are able to
If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-8921-8977
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
Standard DBS: This role requires a Standard DBS. (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974).
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
The opportunity has arisen for a Technical Officers to join the multi-disciplinary Royal Greenwich Disability & Home Improvement Team, providing services to the homes of Greenwich residents across all tenures. With a focus on supporting older and vulnerable borough residents to live independently in their own homes by adapting or improving their environment.
This rewarding job 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.
You will need to have a HND or equivalent qualification in a building or housing standards related subject with relevant experience or have extensive relevant experience in this area of work.
The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of domestic construction and will be able to identify defects in domestic dwellings and appropriate remedies. Be able to design and specify simple disabled adaptations and schedules of repair work. Carry out the duties of a contract administrator, including financial control of contracts. An understanding of and ability to apply all relevant legislation is also essential.
It is preferable that you are able to
- provide technical support on housing standards, home improvements and be HHSRS competent.
- inspect temporary accommodation, used by the Council to ensure the properties are safe to occupy.
- identify hazards and produce concise accurate reports detailing defects/hazards and the action required to rectify.
- support on empty property and home improvement works as necessary.
If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-8921-8977
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
Standard DBS: This role requires a Standard DBS. (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974).
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.