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Disabled Facilities Grant Officer
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
3 months contract Role with a local authority
Summary
- The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Officer is a critical role within the local authority tasked with delivering a high-quality adaptations service. This position is essential for enabling disabled and vulnerable residents to live independently safely and comfortably in their homes. The DFG Officer will assess grant applications conduct property surveys prepare specifications and schedules of works manage adaptation projects and ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation regulations and local authority policies.
Responsibilities
- Assess and process Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications from initial enquiry through to completion.
- Review Occupational Therapist recommendations and determine appropriate adaptation solutions.
- Conduct financial means-testing assessments to determine grant eligibility.
- Provide advice and guidance to applicants families carers and professionals on the DFG process.
- Conduct inspections and surveys of residential properties.
- Assess housing conditions and identify adaptation requirements.
- Prepare specifications drawings schedules of work and cost estimates.
- Ensure proposed adaptations comply with building regulations health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
- Monitor works on site to ensure quality compliance and value for money.
Requirements:
- Essential Experience Required
- Experience administering Disabled Facilities Grants and home adaptation schemes.
- Experience interpreting Occupational Therapist recommendations and implementing practical housing solutions.
- Experience carrying out property inspections surveys and technical assessments.
- Experience preparing specifications drawings schedules of work and project documentation.
- Experience administering Disabled Facilities Grants and home adaptation schemes.
- Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree Diploma HNC HND or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying Construction Environmental Health Housing Property Services or a related discipline.
- Relevant training in housing inspections adaptations or property assessment.
- Degree Diploma HNC HND or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying Construction Environmental Health Housing Property Services or a related discipline.
Additional Information
- DBS Required.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 18th July 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Officer is responsible for delivering a high-quality adaptations service that enables disabled and vulnerable residents to live independently safely and comfortably in their homes.
Required Education:
The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Officer is responsible for delivering a high-quality adaptations service that enables disabled and vulnerable residents to live independently safely and comfortably in their homes.
