DRY HOMES TEAM LEADER

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a Dry Homes Team Leader to lead a team responsible for addressing damp and mould issues in domestic housing. The successful candidate will manage reports, implement solutions, and work collaboratively with other departments. This is a full-time permanent position requiring experience in responsive repairs and team management. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on housing conditions in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a responsive repairs environment.
• Experience managing a team effectively.
• Working knowledge of damp and mould issues within domestic properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dry Homes Team to address reports of damp and mould.
• Risk assess and coordinate works to resolve disrepair issues.
• Work collaboratively with other teams to address fuel poverty.

Skills

Experience in responsive repairs

Team management

Knowledge of damp and mould issues

Organizational skills

Job description

The Responsive Repairs Unit are responsible for the maintenance of all Cardiff Council domestic housing stock, including Temporary Accommodation, Community Living Complexes, hostels, individual rooms and communal areas of blocks of flats.

About the job

The Dry Homes Team Leader will lead and manage this team to deal with reports of damp and mould and disrepair with a ‘case management’ style approach.

We aim to risk assess, responsibly carry out works with a co-ordinated approach, work with other teams in order to address any fuel poverty, offering innovative alternative solutions to problems such as drying clothes and cooking in order to prevent, treat and provide the necessary advice about how to manage condensation.

What We Are Looking For From You

The successful candidate will have experience working within a responsive repairs environment and working with customers. They will have experience of managing a team as well as a working knowledge of damp and mould issues within domestic properties.

You will need to be well-organised and able to work on your own initiative, as well as working as part of a team.

Additional information

For further information or informal conversation about this post please contact Damon Colley on 07799865782

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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Job Category Admin / Clerical

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent