Caseworker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join East Cambridgeshire District Council as a Caseworker (Home Improvement Agency).Location: Ely, CB7 4EESalary: £30,060 - £33,366 per annum plus benefitsJob Type: Full time, fixed term for 2 yearsClosing Date: Friday 15 August 2025About 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 processCaseworker You:- You will need to have 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, grade A-C, including English and have experience of working with the general ..... full job details .....