Disabled Facilities Grant Officer
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Job Summary
Job Title: Disabled Facilities Grant Officer (2 posts)
Salary: 39027 - 44463 per annum
Grade: E
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 24 months
Hours: 37 Hours per Week
The Disabled Facilities Grant Service is integrated with the Occupational Therapy Service for Adults and Childrens Social Care. The service has adopted an integrated service approach that enables speed of access to the DFG for Thurrock addition to providing a timelier assessment and support compared to that prior to the review the DFG service has also adopted a self-service approach for DFG applicants that enable greater choice and control in arranging home adaptations such as determining the contractor or builder they would like to undertake the works and when they are progressed.
An accessible and well-adapted home can enable an adult or child with a disability to remain in their home for longer with dignity and with pride and the earlier this is achieved the sooner the benefits can be realised.
Home adaptations can provide many benefits for residents with the smallest change to an individuals home bringing about significant enhancements to an individuals independence and overall health and wellbeing. Home adaptations can also reduce the risks associated with a poorly accessible home such as reduce the risk of falls hospital admissions and reduce the need for the reliance on carers or other informal and formal support.
The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)provides financial assistance that is essential for provision of home adaptations to give disabled people better freedom of movement in and around their homes and to give access to essential facilities within the home and access to their community. We are seeking two exceptional engaging and committed individuals to join us as Disabled Facilities Grant Officers. This role is a unique and interesting providing an exciting opportunity to work alongside colleagues in supporting our residents to achieve their aspirations within their home and their community.As a Disabled Facilities Grant Officer you will:
- Enable disabled or vulnerable people to live safely independently and comfortably in their own homes through the effective and efficient administration of the Disabled Facilities Grant.
- Provide advice and guidance to residents about available grants adaptation options and the application process.
- Assess grant applications to determine eligibility for the Grant.
- Support grant applicants to arrange home adaptations; liaising with contractors surveyors and homeowners to ensure works are progressed and completed in line with the grant conditions.
- Support the management of grant applications and grant awards ensuring compliance with legislation and local authority policies.
- Monitor progress of the grant application from initial assessment through to completion and final inspection.
DBS Check:At Basic Level
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only):6th August 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External):23rd August 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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