Adaptation Surveyor Full Time Temporary

Adaptation Surveyor needed in Uxbridge £25.28 per hr ref: 463842

This role will involve:

• No direct supervisory responsibility however may be required to assist in induction and training of peers, occupational therapists, social care and housing staff, and new contractors or employees.
• Organise and chair case-work meetings including outside organisations (e.g. health) to review case work recommendations and negotiate the appropriate solution for the presenting needs. Resolve differences of opinion on recommendations to reach an agreed, cost-effective solution.
• Organise and chair project teams, which may require attendance of external organisations (e.g. health), which deliver service improvements to the housing grants and adaptations service for residents.
• Chair contract review meetings with senior staff from the contractor organisation to review and where necessary challenge the performance of contract delivery and negotiate an action plan with the contractor to address any issues and keep this under review to ensure delivery.
• Responsible for chairing case review meetings and pro-actively work with staff in other services, including Housing Services and Social Care, as well as outside organisations (e.g. health) to identify and agree the most effective solutions to achieve independence for the resident, on a case by case basis.
• Undertake site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with the contract specification and drawings, current legislation and standards and policies as they relate to the disabilities facilities grants and home adaptations related projects.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Construction/Surveying/ property related Degree, Higher Education Qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Hold a valid UK Driver’s Licence

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number

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