Small Works and Disabled Adaptations Officer in Ipswich

£16,023.52 per year (FTE £29,643.52 per year)

20 hours per week; Permanent

Monday – Friday

Ipswich/ Hybrid working

Note: This is a 20‐hour‐per‐week hybrid role, with an initial office based period to help the post holder to settle in, learn our systems and connect with the team. The ongoing working pattern will be agreed collaboratively upon appointment.

Ref: IP378

Are you passionate about making a real difference? At Orwell, we believe everyone deserves a home that supports their independence, dignity and wellbeing - and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for people, inclusion and high‐quality service delivery.

We are seeking a proactive, empathetic and technically skilled Small Works and Disabled Adaptations Officer to join our Compliance and Planned Works team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives every day.

• Work closely with the Compliance and Planned Works Manager to deliver Orwell's aids and adaptations service.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with tenants, Occupational Therapists, contractors and partner agencies to ensure every adaptation meets individual needs and is delivered with care and respect.
• Provide technical design and construction input, including surveys, drawings, specifications and regulatory approvals for small improvement works and adaptation projects.
• Support residents and partners with Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications and funding processes.
• Manage multiple projects of differing sizes and complexities — ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed standards.
• Resolve technical challenges creatively and collaboratively, always keeping resident experience at the heart of your approach.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety requirements, relevant legislation and best practice.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in every aspect of your work, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Contribute to policy reviews, reporting and continuous improvement of the aids and adaptations programme.

• Designing and specifying disabled adaptations and other small works.
• Managing budgets and contracts to tight time scales and cost restraints.
• Obtaining available funding for various required works.

• HNC/D or equivalent, or a degree in a building construction related subject.
• Design or CAD qualification is desirable.

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Reward and recognition awards
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme

Closing date for applications – 3rd April

Before applying... Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer employment practices and upholding the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

Apply with Confidence. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

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