Apprentice Living Well Feeling Safe Technician

To be responsible for the assessment and installation of home safety and security and falls prevention works including Home Safety Access systems, explaining the use of such equipment and to make recommendations based on the individual needs of service users by promoting safety and security, making use of the specialist skills of Partner Agencies Work in partnership with the Police and other agencies to support victims of crime, burglary and domestic violence To carry out small general household repairs, the spec and scope of works will vary according to referral agency to include (but not exhaustive): key safes, door or window locks and catches, grab rails or stair rails, mopstick rails, light bulbs, electrical plug or fuse, smoke or CO detectors, secure/fix carpets, door security viewers, intercoms, telephone extensions, telecare equipment, small aids to daily living, any such jobs to promote safety and wellbeing; and prevention of falls, internal and external to properties

Training:
Community health and wellbeing worker, Level 3 (A level) Functional skills if required

Training Outcome:

Progression into the Role of Living Well Feeling Safe Technician

Employer Description:
It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk. We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience