Small Works and Disabled Adaptations Officer in Ipswich

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.

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 are 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.

As a Small Works and Disabled Adaptations Officer, your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Experience we are looking for:

• 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.

Person Specification:

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

The Benefits of working with Orwell:

• 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. Interviews - week commencing 13th April.

Before applying, 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.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. 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.

If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.