Grade I

Salary: £32,076 - £35,745

Hours:  37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid - Office location can be either Harrogate or Northallerton 

 

 

Our Home Improvement Agency Team provides a range of services for older, vulnerable, and disabled people to help them remain living independently and in their own homes. 

 

 

As one of our technical officers you will assist with the organisation, planning and management of adaptations to enable people to remain independent in their homes.  

 

You will work with clients supporting them in delivering a wide range of repairs and adaptations to their homes and allow them to live independently. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, contractors, and other professionals you will assess and develop schemes of works in conjunction with your clients and support the delivery of these to practical completion. You will liaise with Occupational Therapy staff and other professionals and ensure you provide a positive customer experience.

 

You must be committed to providing a high-quality service in a busy environment, working to deadlines and ensuring that the highest level of care and support is provided to our clients.

 

What you will bring.

 

You must have a minimum of 3 years experience working in the construction industry and have a HNC in construction (or equivalent) or have a construction trade background.  

 

You must have effective communication skills and be committed to multi-disciplinary working and be able to manage a varied workload.

 

 

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…

 

Contact and Apply  

 

If you would like to learn more about our role please contact Owen Willis at Owen.Willis@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal conversation. 

 

Closing date: 19th May 2024

Interview date: 24th May 2024

 

 

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.  We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

 

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

 

North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It  has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.