Overview
Lightbulb is a partnership programme supported by the seven District Councils in Leicestershire. It brings together a range of practical housing support into a single point of access or referral. The overall ambition is to maximise the contribution that support can play in keeping vulnerable people independent in their homes.
Role Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team and support our residents with the process of applying for Disabled Facilities Grants. Your role will play a crucial part in improving our service users’ experiences. The individual appointed will be supporting Charnwood residents and will be based at the Charnwood Council Offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake basic assessments, support planning, carrying out action plans and reporting outcomes.
- Use experience within a support, care or housing setting, dealing with vulnerable people with a range of support needs.
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience of working within a support, care or housing setting, dealing with vulnerable people with a range of support needs.
- Ability to prioritise own workload, meet deadlines and produce quality services.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and have a vehicle, full driving licence and business insurance to travel around Leicestershire County to undertake duties.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension scheme.
- Career opportunities.
- Flexible working including flexi‑time scheme.
- Facilities at out‑of‑town offices with free car parking and cycle bays.
- Hybrid working arrangements combining on‑site and home working.
Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits page.
How to Apply
Internal applicants can apply for this opportunity via iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS). Once logged in, click on the person icon in the top corner of the home screen, then on ‘useful links’, where you will find the link ‘Apply for a Job’.
If you are external or have technical issues when applying, you can contact human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.
To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Katie Stretton on 07436924629 for an informal discussion.
Closing date: Friday 17th July.
Interview date: Tuesday 28th July.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.
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