Joiner​/Multi Skilled Operative; Adaptations

Job Description

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Worker Type:
Hybrid Worker

Salary:
Starting Salary is £26,824 (Level one) rising to £27,694 (Level three) per annum (Pay award pending)

Location:

The Adaptations Workshop in Lenton, with daily travel across Nottingham, office base is Loxley House with potential for working from on admin tasks

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

Join Nottingham City Council's Preventative Adaptations team and help older residents remain safe, independent and living in their own homes through the installation, repair and maintenance of life-changing home adaptations.

The Preventative Adaptations (PAD) scheme, delivered through the Adaptations & Renewals Agency, helps older residents remain safe, independent and living in their own homes for longer.

As a Joiner / Multi Skilled Operative (Home Adaptations), you will assess residents' homes and identify appropriate minor adaptation solutions that improve accessibility, reduce falls risks and promote independent living. You will plan and install small adaptation schemes and liaise with a contractor on some larger works. Through the provision of these adaptations and practical solutions, you will play a key role in supporting independent living and preventing avoidable hospital admissions and admissions to residential care.

This is a rewarding and varied role that combines home safety assessments, planning and installation works, workshop activities and direct engagement with residents across Nottingham.

Carrying out environmental and person-centred risk assessments within residents' homes.

Planning and installing a range of home adaptations and falls prevention equipment, including:

• Grab rails to baths, showers, walls and entrance doors
• Additional stair rails
• Chair raisers
• Threshold strips
• Minor joinery adaptations
• Accessibility improvements designed to promote independent living

Removing trip hazards and undertaking practical works to reduce falls risks within the home.

Preparing, manufacturing and modifying handrails and other adaptation components within a workshop environment.

Providing practical advice on home safety and falls prevention.

Liaising with Occupational Therapy colleagues, signposting residents to other services and working collaboratively with partner agencies where appropriate.

Managing stock, tools, materials and equipment, ensuring safe storage and transportation.

Maintaining accurate manual and electronic records.

Monitoring contractor works where required to ensure quality and value for money.

Driving a Council vehicle across Nottingham to undertake home visits, installations and repairs.

The role requires strong practical and technical skills, excellent organisation and the ability to work independently while providing a high-quality, customer-focused service to residents.

We are looking for someone with experience in installation, repairs, maintenance, adaptations, joinery or other practical trade-based roles who enjoys helping people and takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.

Experience of making, preparing, installing, repairing or maintaining adaptations or similar works within domestic settings.

Sound technical knowledge of using appropriate tools, fixings and…