Adaptations Fitter

**About us**

MRS Independent Living is a small charity and social enterprise working in North East London. Our goal is to support older people, people with disabilities and people confronting mental health challenges to stay independent, active and connected to their communities.

We’re recruiting a capable Adaptations Fitter to join our team helping older people and people with disabilities to live safely and well at home.

This role involves visiting service users at home to install equipment and adaptations which mean they can maintain their dignity and independence.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Overall purpose of the role**
- To fit home adaptations and undertake small handyperson-type jobs to enable people with physical needs to achieve a safe living environment at home, for example by fitting stair rails, grab rails, furniture raisers etc.

**Main duties**
- To complete work as directed by the Senior Trusted Assessor, and as requested through LB Islington Occupational Therapists' referrals.
- To install minor home adaptations and supply aids from MRS’ store of equipment.
- To liaise with service users and/or the Administration and Finance Officer as appropriate to make appointments, gain access, plan and carry out the work.
- To record work done on MRS’ database in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with GDPR regulations, for the purposes of invoicing and workload management.
- To undertake stock-taking activities and provide updates to the Senior Trusted Assessor.
- To work collaboratively with other members of the team and contribute to team building and development.
- Keeping the tools provided by MRS independent Living in a safe, clean and useable condition.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**
- Ability to and some experience of using power tools appropriately e.g. to fit stair rails.
- A clean driving licence.
- Ability and willingness to build good relationships with older people, people with disabilities and professional stakeholders e.g. Occupational Therapists.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role, which may include Trusted Assessor training at a later date.
- Prepared to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £27,398.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person