DFG Grant Officers
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Job Summary
- Evaluate and process Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications.
- Analyze recommendations from Occupational Therapists.
- Conduct property inspections and surveys.
- Develop schedules of work specifications and drawings for adaptation projects.
- Oversee adaptation works to ensure quality compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Review tenders estimates and contractor quotations.
- Ensure adaptations fulfill the needs of disabled residents and support independent living.
- Manage DFG projects from assessment to completion.
- Survey residential properties and evaluate housing conditions.
- Create detailed specifications and schedules of works.
- Assess construction methods and identify building defects.
- Ensure adherence to:
- Building Regulations
- Health & Safety
- Building Regulations
- Housing Legislation
- Coordinate with contractors architects surveyors and residents throughout projects.
- Address technical and on-site issues efficiently.
- Conduct financial means testing assessments.
- Determine eligibility for grant assistance and related support.
- Exhibit understanding of government benefits and financial support frameworks.
- Ensure grant funding is administered correctly and within policy guidelines.
- Offer advice on private sector housing standards.
- Assist with inspections under relevant housing legislation.
- Evaluate housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- Support enforcement and compliance activities as needed.
- Maintain accurate casework records and reports.
- Collaborate closely with:
- Occupational Therapists
- Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Contractors
- Architects
- Social Care Teams
- Housing Officers
- Occupational Therapists
- Deliver exceptional customer service and support.
- Handle sensitive situations involving vulnerable residents and complex circumstances.
- Keep precise records and case management information.
- Experience in administering Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
- Proficiency in interpreting Occupational Therapist recommendations.
- Knowledge of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act.
- Experience in conducting financial means test assessments.
- Experience in surveying residential properties.
- Capability to prepare:
- Specifications
- Schedules of Work
- Drawings
- Adaptation Recommendations
- Specifications
- Strong understanding of:
- Building Construction
- Building Regulations
- Health & Safety
- Housing Adaptations
- Building Construction
- Experience in managing adaptation or improvement projects.
- Familiarity with government benefits and financial assistance schemes.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Experience in lone working.
- Strong organizational report-writing and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and customer care abilities.
- Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or a related housing qualification.
- HHSRS Assessor Qualification.
- Experience with Local Authority DFGs.
- Experience in housing inspections and enforcement work.
- Experience in preparing reports and presenting technical information.
- Knowledge of private sector housing legislation.
- 36.78 per hour (Umbrella)
- Contract Length to Be Determined
- Full-Time Hours
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to significantly impact the lives of vulnerable residents.
- A varied role that combines housing grants surveying and project management.
- Work within a well-established Adult Social Care and Housing Service.
- Opportunity to deliver adaptations that help residents maintain independence in their homes.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Experience administering Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs). Experience interpreting Occupational Therapist recommendations. Knowledge of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act. Experience conducting financial means test assessments. Experience surveying residential properties. Ability to prepare: Specifications Schedules of Work Drawings Adaptation Recommendations Strong knowledge of: Building Construction Building Regulations Health & Safety Housing Adaptations Experience managing adaptation or improvement projects. Knowledge of government benefits and financial assistance schemes. Experience working with vulnerable adults and children. Experience of lone working. Strong organisational report-writing and project management skills. Excellent communication and customer care skills. Desirable Requirements Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or a relevant housing-related qualification. HHSRS Assessor Qualification. Local Authority DFG experience. Experience undertaking housing inspections and enforcement work. Experience preparing reports and presenting technical information. Knowledge of private sector housing legislation. Whats on Offer 36.78 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length to Be Determined Full-Time Hours Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable residents. Varied role combining housing grants surveying and project management. Work within a well-established Adult Social Care and Housing Service. Opportunity to deliver adaptations that help residents remain independent in their homes. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Disabled Facilities Grant Officer DFG Officer Housing Adaptations Officer Adaptations Surveyor Private Sector Housing Officer Grants Officer Technical Officer (DFG) Housing Surveyor or Occupational Therapy Adaptations Officer.
