Staying Put Agency Caseworker

Middlesbrough Council
Middlesbrough
11 months ago
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The Middlesbrough Staying Put Agency (SPA) is a nationally recognised organisation celebrated for its dedication to empowering older, vulnerable, and disabled individuals to live independently at home. Known for its exemplary practices and award-winning services, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a passionate and committed team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual who thrives in a collaborative, supportive, and friendly environment. By joining our experienced team, you’ll contribute to delivering indispensable services to the residents of Middlesbrough. In this role, you will provide outstanding housing-related support, including winter warmth initiatives, hoarding interventions, and administering housing-related grants for vulnerable and elderly residents.

Your responsibilities will include advising clients on maintaining safe, warm, and energy-efficient homes, coordinating repairs and servicing, and partnering with contractors and stakeholders. Additionally, you will play a vital role in processing Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and other preventative grants. This involves visiting residents, assisting with application forms, and conducting financial means testing.

This position is deeply rewarding, as it focuses on safeguarding the well-being and independence of residents, working towards preventing ill health and promoting a safe living environment.

Additional benefits from working at Middlesbrough Council include:

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Electric Car Lease Scheme

Food, Drink and Leisure Discounts

Staff Lottery Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sports and leisure membership discount

AI Guidance for Applicants

Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst candidates can make use of AI, they must do it truthfully. Where possible experience stated within the supporting statement should also be visible in the work history part of the application.

Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to experience.

For a further informal discussion, please contact Stuart Green, Staying Put Agency Team Leader on or email:

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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