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Independent living officer

Employer
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council
Location
Town Hall, CV11 5AA
Salary
£22,462 Per annum
Closing date
10 May 2019
Reference
NBBC000000552

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Housing, Social care
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

We are currently recruiting for Independent living officers to Deliver a quality housing management service to customers living in independent living schemes, through on site management and supervision, to ensure tenancies are sustained. Be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of buildings is maintained, potential risks are minimised, and the environment is safe and secure To work as part of a team to provide excellent services to customers in accordance with legal requirements and relevant policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting tenants in maintaining their tenancies. Ensure the safety of customers by complying with procedures and carry out regular checks and tests in respect of health and safety, fire prevention, and security. Undertake regular inspections of the building and associated grounds to maintain the safety and security of customers and to ensure that buildings and facilities are safe and available for use. Be responsible for the safety and security of communal areas within Independent Living schemes and the equipment therein. To supervise staff responsible for cleaning the facilities. Report and monitor the completion of repairs to customers’ properties, communal facilities and communal areas of buildings. Carry out accompanied viewings of empty properties, and liaising closely with the Tenancy Services Team and carry out post tenancy visits. Ensure that safeguarding of vulnerable adult’s policies and procedures are followed and report any issues to management. Identify customers who need support or care and complete referrals as appropriate. Ensure that the Council’s policies – including but not limited to Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety and Customer Service – are complied with through all activities; and that all work is undertaken in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and legislation.

The successful applicant will be responsible for actively and effectively promote the Council’s values. Have experience of working in sheltered housing or a social care environment in a customer facing role. Sensitivity and understanding of the needs of older people and the potential risks of ageing in terms of mental and physical frailty. Experience of identifying safeguarding issues, reporting and referring to appropriate agencies. Understanding of commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. Ability to work under own supervision using initiative to deliver services and uses initiative to find appropriate solutions. Ability to maintain confidentiality, deal sensitively with difficult situations and be trustworthy. Good listener, able to emphasise with others and communicate effectively in all forms. Must have excellent IT skills including a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance and childcare vouchers.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CV's and do not keep CV's on file unless part of an application.

Any communication with you will be via email, so please check your email, including spam/junk folders, and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting your application.

Interviews - 15th May 2019

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Vicki Hibbs on 02476 376319

Supporting documents
Nuneaton and Bedworth Values
Job Description

Company

Our Council

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small authority with BIG values.

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We take pride in serving the residents of our borough and look to provide value for money services.

We aim to work to the best of our abilities with honesty, integrity and place particular importance on working together.    

Why join us?......

Situated in the heart of England, Nuneaton and Bedworth shares excellent rail and motorway links to the rest of the country.

We offer a wide range of job opportunities from refuse and cleansing roles, which directly serve our local community, to behind the scenes administrative roles; providing essential support to our front line professionals.

Our I.T equipment is tailored to job roles, to allow for agile working. 80% of our workforce enjoy the flexibility of working from home or in the office allowing them to achieve a greater work life balance.

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What we will offer in return…..

A wide range of benefits including competitive salaries that are based on our competency framework and paid according to the scoring of the job profile, to ensure that all roles performing the same duties are paid equally.

A generous annual leave entitlement. Our employees receive 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service. Plus all bank holidays. 

A wide range of learning and development opportunities. We recognise our employees as a valuable resource and are therefore committed to the investment of time and financial resources to support the learning and development of our workforce. We offer a wide range of learning prospects, which to name a few include: In-house training sessions, E-learning modules, Leadership and management development programmes and a Post Entry Training scheme

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which provides a secure future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations. To help your pension grow, the Council meets the balance of the cost of providing your benefits into the LGPS.

Health and Wellbeing initiatives– our in-house Sports Development Team operate regular work place challenges, health checks and MOT’s. Employees also receive discounted gym and leisure membership.

Wider Wallets – all our employees gain access to offers and permanent discounts to everyday savings, ranging from discounts on high street stores to offers on days outs.

Travel, car allowances and schemes – mileage allowances are paid for using cars/cycles for Council business. In addition, Level 1 car users are provided with a car park pass. We also operate a Cycle salary sacrifice scheme.

Work-life balance –. We have a number of initiatives in place to support flexible working including, a job-sharing policy, career break scheme, flexible working policy, flexitime scheme, parental leave scheme, time off for dependants, maternity support leave and agile working.

Armed Force Covenant - We are proud signatories of the Armed Force Covenant and actively work to ensure that we continue to deliver on our commitment as stated in the Covenant. We were recently awarded the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We have a range of internal processes and policies to support our Armed Forces Communities.

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What we look for…….

We seek candidates that can adapt to change and welcome new challenges. We look for those that share our values and take pride in what they do.

Our recruitment and selection process aims to recruit the most suitable candidate with the appropriate qualifications; skills and experience for vacancies. Therefore only those applicants that demonstrate they meet all the essential criteria on our person specifications, will be shortlisted for an interview.

Our job description details the duties of the post, whilst the person specification lists the skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience required.

CV's may be accepted depending on the application process. Please check the advert for more details.

Finally - all the best with your application!

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Company info
Website
Telephone
02476 376376
Location
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council
Town Hall
Coton Road
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 5AA
United Kingdom

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