Adaptations and Independent Living Officer

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Directorate: Environmental and Community Services

Department: Regulatory and Housing Services

Salary: Grade E - £30,024 to £33,699 per year, £15.56 to £17:47 per hour

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU

Hybrid working is available.

Make a Real Difference in Erewash – Help Residents Live Independently at Home

Are you passionate about empowering people with limited mobility to live independently? Join our team in Erewash and play a vital role in helping residents adapt their homes so they can continue living safely and comfortably in their own space.

We are looking for a people-focused, proactive, and compassionate individual who thrives on making a positive impact. In this role, you will guide residents through the home adaptation process, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and efficiency. You’ll bring strong customer service experience, excellent organisational skills, and a collaborative mindset that helps your team achieve more together.

What You Will Do:

• Support residents in accessing home adaptations to maintain independence
• Build trust and strong relationships with individuals and partner organisations
• Coordinate services across teams and agencies to deliver the best outcomes
• Manage your own workload while contributing to a high-performing team

What You Need:

• Five GCSE passes at Grade 9-4/A*-C (or equivalent) which must include Mathematics and English Language
• Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grant legislation
• Access to your own transport (casual car user allowance provided)
• A commitment to inclusive, person-centred service delivery
• This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

This is your chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. If you are ready to bring your skills and heart to a role that matters, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Nathan Riley, Private Sector Housing Team Leader on 0115 907 2244. No recruitment companies or advertisers, please.

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme

The closing date for applications is Sunday 7 September 2025 at midnight. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 September 2025.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.