This is a part-time (3 days per week) temporary post for 12 months starting April 2022, although we would hope to extend the role depending on demand and funding available.
This officer will cover Helensburgh and Lomond area primarily but will assit in other areas of East Argyll when required including Dunoon and Cowal and Bute.
You will work with our Health And Social Care referral partners to install technology enabled care alarms and devices, minor aids and adaptations such as grab rails and banisters and carry out safety & security related minor works in clients’ homes. You will require excellent joinery skills and also have good small repairs experience including minor plumbing and electrical work. In addition you will require good I.T, organisational and record keeping skills and possess a current clean UK Driving Licence (work vehicle provided). Time served in a relevant trades discipline is preferred but not essential depending on previous experience. Training will be provided on all telecare and adaptation equipment installation. References and a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check will be taken up for the successful applicant prior to starting.
We follow strict procedures on the wearing of PPE, social distancing and sanitising while carrying out client home visits.
3 days (21 hour week), specific days to be agreed Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00. Salary will be pro rata based on full time equivalent in the range of £23,000 to £25,000 depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
If you would like to discuss the role further, prior to application, please contact Steven Clakson on 07786 175017.
CV’s and contact details should be emailed to sclarkson@abcarerepair.co.uk. Alternatively you can post your details for the Managers attention to ‘Argyll And Bute Care And Repair, 5 Stafford Street, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34 5NJ’.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm, Fri 8th April 2022