Employer:Woking Borough Council
Reference:875
Salary:£20,408 - £24,392 pro rata (one year fixed term contract plus extension to 3 years, subject to funding)
Hours:18.5pw
Working pattern:Part Time, Temporary, Contract position
Location:Woking and Runnymede
Closing date:14/10/2008 17:00 PM
Homelink, the Council’s in-house Home Improvement Agency is working in partnership with Surrey County Council and Runnymede Council on an exciting project to extend the services offered to residents living in the boroughs of Woking and Runnymede with help to live at home.
Working mainly with older people, people with a disability and vulnerable families the following positions are part of a successful and busy team which helps to organise access to support services and building work (major and minor repairs or adaptations) so that people can maintain their independence at home in reasonable security and comfort.
A suitably qualified person is required to assist in the provision of general, financial and practical assistance, and support to older or disabled persons or other vulnerable individuals from ethnic minority communities who wish to repair, improve or adapt their homes
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellent communications skills and commitment to excellent customer service. Specific skills required vary from post to post. Further details and person specifications are contained in the Job Pack.
Woking Borough Council offers in return, competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits. Excellent career opportunities exist for committed individuals. Further benefits are detailed in the Job Pack.
The job involves contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Criminal Records Bureau. Assistance will be given by the Council and further details will be in the job application pack.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sally Allen, Private Sector Housing Manager on 01483 743757.
Interviews: 20 & 22 October 2008
Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
