Argyll and Bute

To Cover Helensburgh, Lomond & Bute
Salary: £29, 000 – £35,000 per annum (pro rata)

This is a permanent part-time post based on 3 days per week (21hrs), 09.00 to 17.00, with the potential to become a full time post, and reports to the Care and Repair General Manager. You will visit clients in their own homes, following referral from Occupational Therapy, to review and discuss the local authority disability grant application process and other funding applications to allow for essential major adaptations works to be completed, such as wet floor and level access showering, stairlifts, ramps, toileting, track and hoists and internal wheelchair access. Our CRO’s manage the complete project and grant application process on behalf of their client and therefore prepare all drawings, specifications, invite tenders, obtain consents and ensure that all works are completed satisfactorily.  Our CRO’s also offer advice and assistance to our client group in identifying and repairing building defects.

You will be entirely home-based and will require excellent IT and admin skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook email.  Experience in producing basic technical drawings essential utilising computerised 2D technical drawing packages would be beneficial, although training will be provided.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be sympathetic to the daily needs and challenges faced by the elderly and disabled in addition to an understanding of building construction methods and local authority building standards and planning regulations. You will be an excellent time manager and be able to demonstrate experience prioritising multiple projects.

A formal qualification such as HNC in Building Construction or similar, or associated trade experience would be preferred.  You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and listening and be able to talk confidently to clients, building contractors, product suppliers and our health and local authority colleagues.

You must have a right to work in the UK, have a clean and current UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle (an essential car users allowance and business use mileage rate are provided). The successful candidate will also have to agree to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check being carried out.  Previous work references will be taken up for the successful candidate. Phone, IT and essential office equipment will be supplied.

For further information please contact Steve Clarkson, Manager of Argyll & Bute Care & Repair on Mob 07786 175017  or Email your CV and a covering letter/comments to sclarkson@abcarerepair.co.uk

full time – 35hrs
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Temporary funded contract till 31st March 2025 – may be extended depending on requirements and funding available.
Applicants will need to demonstrate competent joinery skills and also have good all round small repairs and general house maintenance experience including minor plumbing and electrical work. Based from home, you will support our Health And Social Care referral partners to install a range of equipment in our elderly, disabled and vulnerable clients’ homes, including telecare devices, grab rails and bannisters, door locks, keysafes, thresholds, etc. Training will be provided.
You will require a current clean UK Driving Licence (work vehicle provided) and be familiar with basic computer use including using email. Time served in a relevant trades discipline is preferred (preferably joinery) but not essential depending on the extent, relevance and nature of previous experience. References and a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check will be taken up for the successful applicant prior to starting.
For more job details including salary information, please contact Steven Clarkson, General Manager, on 07786 175017.
CV’s and contact details can be emailed to sclarkson@abcarerepair.co.uk

Posted 18th Dec 2023

To start as soon as possible. (Both Positions Now Closed)

1. Full Time, Temporary Funded Contract for 12 months – Oban, Lorne and Isles Area

2. Full Time, Temporary funded contract for 6 months – Dunoon and Cowal Area

Both positions may be extended depending on requirments and funding available.

Applicants will need to demonstrate competent joinery skills and also have good all round small repairs and general house maintenance experience including minor plumbing and electrical work. Based from home, you will support our Health And Social Care referral partners to install technology enabled care alarms and devices (telecare), minor aids and adaptations such as grab rails and banisters and carry out safety & security related minor works in elderly, disabled and vulnerable clients’ homes, e,g., door locks, Keysafes, thresholds, etc.

Trustworthy and reliable, you will require good organisational and record keeping skills and possess a current clean UK Driving Licence (work vehicle provided). Familiar with basic computer use including using email. Time served in a relevant trades discipline is preferred (preferably joinery) but not absolutely essential depending on extent, relevance and nature of previous experience. References and a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check will be taken up for the successful applicant prior to starting.

For more job details including salary information, please contact Steven Clarkson, General Manager, on 07786 175017.
CV’s and contact details can be emailed to sclarkson@abcarerepair.co.uk

Care and Repair Officer (x 2 Posts) – CLOSED
Permanent Full Time – 35 hrs per week
1) To Cover Helensburgh, Lomond & Bute   2) To Cover Oban, Lorne & Isles

Salary: £29, 000 – £35,000 per annum
Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme, 28 days personal holidays plus 12 Public days
Hours: Mon to Fri, 09.00 till 17.00. 35 hrs per week.

Our Care And Repair Officers (CRO’s) visit clients in their own homes, following referral from Occupational Health Services, to review and discuss the local authority disability grant application process and other funding applications to allow for essential major adaptations works to be completed, such as wet floor and level access showering, stairlifts, ramps, toileting, track and hoists and internal wheelchair access. The CRO manages the complete project and grant application process on behalf of their client and therefore prepares all drawings, specifications, invites tenders, obtains consents and ensures that all works are completed satisfactorily. Our CRO’s also offer advice and assistance to our client group in identifying and repairing building defects.

The ideal candidate will be sympathetic to the daily needs and challenges faced by the elderly and disabled in addition to having a good current understanding of disabled adaption works and the relevant local authority building standards and permissions that may be needed. Minimally, though, you will have experience of dealing with buildings defects and repair options, be an excellent time manager and be able to demonstrate experience prioritising multiple projects.

A formal qualification such as HNC in Building Services or a technical drawing qualification would be preferred. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and listening and be able to talk confidently to clients, building contractors, product suppliers and our, health and local authority colleagues.

Reporting to the Care and Repair General Manager, you will be entirely home based and will require excellent IT and admin skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook email. Experience of producing basic technical drawings and/or using computerised 2D technical drawing packages is essential. Experience of using databases for caseload or project management (we currently use ACT) would be advantageous.

You must have a right to work in the UK, have a clean and current UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle (an essential car users allowance and business use mileage rate are provided). The successful candidate will also have to agree to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check being carried out. Previous work references will be taken up for the successful candidate. Phone, IT and essential office equipment will be supplied.
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For further information please contact Steve Clarkson, Manager Argyll & Bute Care & Repair on 01631 567780 or Mob 07786 175017 or Email your CV and covering letter/comments to sclarkson@abcarerepair.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday, 10th March 2023 at 5.00pm.

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

In January 2017, the Scottish Government launched the area-based Equity Loan Pilot to assist homeowners with the costs of carrying out energy efficiency installations and essential repairs to their properties.

The HEEPS Equity Loan pilot is now closed to new customers.

Energy Saving Trust is proud to have been a part of the Equity Loan pilot scheme between 2017 and 2022, working alongside Care & Repair and Scottish Government.

In the closing stages of the pilot scheme, Scottish Government published two reports on the successes and lessons learnt, which you can read at https://www.gov.scot/publications/home-energy-efficiency-equity-loan-pilot-call-evidence-potential-national-rollout-analysis-responses  and here at  https://www.gov.scot/publications/home-energy-efficiency-equity-loan-pilot-homeowner-feedback-survey-analysis-responses/ 

I’m an existing Equity loan customer – what now ?

If you are an existing Equity loan customer, your loan will continue to be administered and managed by Energy Saving Trust. However, no new customers will receive Equity loans and although only limited changes to your existing loan will be able to be made, Energy Saving Trust is here to help you through the remainder of your Equity loan journey.

Where is my Care & Repair Officer?
While the pilot scheme was operating between 2017 and early 2022, Energy Saving Trust collaborated with Care & Repair to provide valuable additional support to Equity loan customers. Now that the pilot scheme is closed to new customers and limited changes can be made to existing loans, the Care & Repair Officers are no longer involved

What if I need help with my existing Equity loan?
If you require support after the 31st of March 2022, please contact Energy Saving Trust directly by emailing equityloans@est.org.uk or calling 0808 108 9414. Energy Saving Trust will not be replicating the Care & Repair service but will provide support where expertise and knowledge allow.

What if I need help with contractors, or financial or legal advice?

If you are experiencing any problems after your loan is settled, please keep Energy Saving Trust in the loop either by email or phone call.

Where the Energy Saving Trust cannot provide support in the first instance, the following organisations may be able to provide further advice;
• The Planning Advisory Service can provide free, impartial, and confidential telephone advice service to help with planning issues.
• For help on how to resolve third party disputes and financial advice you can contact your local Citizens Advice Service.
• Depending on the work you are planning on having carried out, Gas Safe, Green Deal, OFTEC registers can help you locate accredited installers.
• If you’re over 65 and/or have a disability, you can get in touch with your local Care & Repair organisation to seek additional support.

If you have any queries, please get in touch by emailing equityloans@est.org.uk or calling 0808 108 9414.

This is a full time temporary post for 12 months starting March 2022, although we would hope to extend the role depending on demand and funding available.

This officer will cover North and West Argyll, including Oban, Lorne and Isles 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. 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.

35 hour week, Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00.   Salary in the range £23,000 to £25,000 depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

If you would like to discuss the role furhter prior to application please contact Steven Clakson on 07786 571017.  CV’s and contact details should be emailed to sclarkson@abcarerepair.co.uk.  Alternatively you can post your details for the Managers attemtion to ‘Argyll And Bute Care And Repair, 5 Stafford Street, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34 5NJ’. 

The closing date for applications is the 21st February 2022.

In January 2017, the Scottish Government launched the area-based Equity Loan Pilot to assist homeowners with the costs of carrying out energy efficiency installations and essential repairs to their properties. This will now close at the end of March 2022. The existing collaboration between the Scottish Government, Energy Saving Trust and Care & Repair to deliver the scheme will come to a close at that time.

In preparation for this, no new customers will be referred to the scheme as a possible funding option from Monday 20th September, 2021 and all potential applicants are being asked to submit pending applications to Energy Saving Trust by midnight on the 30th of November 2021. 

Support requirements for any Equity loan homeowner who hasn’t completed their installation journey by 31 March 2022 deadline will be considered at a later date. All customers with loans offered by Energy Saving Trust will be honoured and supported appropriately.

The evidence from this pilot, along with feedback from Equity Loan homeowners and interested parties will inform a decision on the viability of a nationwide rollout of an Equity Loan scheme in Scotland in the future. 

All at Care and Repair would like to thank the anonymous donor who gave £100 + £25 gift aid through our Golden Giving donation page.  This was greatly appreciated.

As a Charity, we are grateful for every donation we receive as it helps us to maintain the services we provide to our elderly and disabled clients throughout the Argyll and Bute mainland and islands.

Donations can be made via our Golden Giving page here 

This Position has now been filled

We now require someone to support our Oban Office Administrator. You will provide an effective customer-focused reception, telephone and general clerical service in addition to providing confidential admin assistance for our Manager and home-based staff.

You will need to be comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office software, inc., Word, Excel and Outlook.  You will be well organised and have excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills and be willing to undertake training to develop new admin and office competencies.

A clean current driving licence and access to a vehicle will also be required as there is occasional travel to other Argyll and Bute locations to attend Board and Team meetings, PR events and training.

The post is based at our Stafford Street office in Oban, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 09.00 till 12.00. We may be able to offer some flexibility around actual start and finish times and we will require flexibility around the core hours on occasion to provide cover for annual leave for example.

 Salary will be paid at £9.07p/hr or £7,074.60 per annum for a 15hr week. We have a generous annual leave entitlement and you will also be eligible to join our excellent 4.7% contributory company pension scheme.

If interested please submit your CV by email to sclarkson@abcarerepair.co.uk or post your CV to ‘The Manager, Argyll and Bute Care and Repair, 5 Stafford Street, Oban, PA34 5NJ. 

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 12^th April 2019.

A full job description and person specification are also available from the following links for your information Admin Assist Job Description Apr 2019    Admin Assist Person Spec 2019

Please feel free to call Steven Clarkson, Care and Repair Manager, on 01631 567780 if you would prefer to discuss any points before submitting your details.