Job Description

Salary: 34,434 - 38,220 per annum

Grade: I

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Harrogate, Northallerton and surrounding areas

Our Home Improvement Agency provides a range of services for older, vulnerable, and disabled people to help them remain living independently and in their own homes.



In the role of one of our technical officers, you will assist with the organisation, planning and management of adaptations to enable people to remain independent in their homes. You must be committed to providing a high-quality service in a busy environment, working to deadlines and ensuring that the highest level of care and support is provided to our clients.

What you will bring

You must have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in the construction industry and have an HNC in construction (or equivalent) or have a construction trade background. You will work with clients supporting them in delivering a wide range of repairs and adaptations to their homes and allow them to live independently. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, contractors, and other professionals you will assess and develop schemes of works in conjunction with your clients and support the delivery of these to practical completion. You will liaise with Occupational Therapy staff and other professionals and ensure you provide a positive customer experience. You must have effective communication skills and be committed to multi-disciplinary working and be able to manage a varied workload.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.



These include:


a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution salary sacrifice schemes employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more! travel loans Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Contact and apply

If you would like to learn more about our role, please contact Paula.Donachy@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Job description: Housing Adaptations Technical Officer.docx

Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council

Key Dates

Closing Date: 09 September 2025

Interview Date: 17 September 2025

Venue for Interview: Civic Centre, St Luke's Mount, Harrogate HG1 2AE

DBS

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.



It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.



NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Council's purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Adaptations Technical Officer

Salary:

34,434 - 38,220 per annum

Posted:

18/08/2025

Closing date:

07/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59