An exciting opportunity has arisen to join East Cambridgeshire District Council as a Caseworker (Home Improvement Agency).
Location: Ely, CB7 4EE
Salary: £30,060 - £33,366 per annum plus benefits
Job Type: Full time, fixed term for 2 years
Closing Date: Friday 15 August 2025
About Us:
East Cambridgeshire boasts excellent transport links, stunning countryside, vibrant markets, and welcoming communities and it one of the UK's happiest and healthiest places to live.
The District Council takes pride in its innovative approach to delivering sustainable and economically driven services that benefit residents, stakeholders, and the environment.
Caseworker – The Role:
Working as part of a small team, your duties as Caseworker will include visiting clients in their own homes to identify their housing needs and provide advice and practical assistance to achieve the best outcome for their particular circumstances.
Caseworker – Key Responsibilities:
- You will provide advice and practical assistance on benefits and housing options
- Check eligibility for financial assistance and prepare applications to enable the client to access suitable grants or loans
- In the event of building works, you will follow set procedures to arrange surveys, specifications, schedules of work and quotes and act as the advocate for the client, supporting them through the building process
Caseworker – You:
- You will need to have 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, grade A-C, including English and have experience of working with the general public
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are a must for this role
- You will have a knowledge and understanding of the role of home improvement agencies and of disabled adaptations
- Experience of working with partners to deliver a service
- You will also understand the issues and needs of older, disabled, and vulnerable individuals, providing empathy and confidentiality
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Caseworker – Benefits:
In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:
- Flexible working?
- Childcare scheme (in approved cases)
- Training and development
- Occupational health program
- Holidays, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements
- Hybrid working arrangements
Application Process:
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Services check.
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 15 August 2025
Selection process will be held on week commencing Tuesday 26 August 2025
Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the HR Department with the confirmation of an interview. If you have not been contacted by that date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
To be considered for this exciting Caseworker role, click ‘Apply’ now!
