Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Southend City Council are looking to appoint 3 permanent, full-time Trusted Installers to work as part of a team in selecting, delivering and installing specialist disability equipment, telecare and minor adaptations to the residents of Southend.

The installers will be skilled practitioners, empowered to assess home environments and install low-level adaptations (e.g. grab rails, stair rails, minor adjustments) independently, without requiring assessment or sign-off from a qualified Occupational Therapist.

The newly appointed installers will respond to requests from assessors for installation of items, to support safety and independence within the home.

Key responsibilities of the role include

• Consider and advise on safety issues concerning the environment, practicality and specific use when installing items.
• Instruct & demonstrate product features to users, their carers and/or family.
• To pick, load, deliver, assemble, fit, adjust, remove and/or collect items of equipment for users in their own homes.
• Comply with administrative & legislative policies, procedures and systems of the service.
• Accurately comply with administrative recordings, e.g. delivery notes, vehicle logs, timesheets and other forms as required, identifying products using stock codes.

To be shortlisted for this position, it is essential that you hold a full driving licence and be able to drive a delivery van.

Hold GSCE passes in English and Maths or equivalent or other evidence of educational attainment appropriate to the grading of the post and City & Guilds or NVQ Qualification in a relevant building trade.

You must have proven working experience with people with disabilities and have an understanding of safety issues relating to disability equipment and the role of risk assessment.

Have previous experience of accurately completing installations to specification, tidily & efficiently in peoples own homes. Knowledge and experience of safely using power and hand tools (drills, electric chop saws, compound mitre saws, hydraulic pipe benders, demolition hammers (Kango’s), Disc cutters, cement mixers etc.
 Due to the nature of the positions, you will require physical strength to be able to operate machinery and tools and carry and fit items of equipment.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If you would like a copy the Job Description, please click here

If you are wanting further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Nathalie Nathalie.s@hays.com

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.