Disabled Facilities Grant Technical Officer
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Job Summary
- Oversee the entire process of Disabled Facilities Grant cases from initial referral to project completion.
- Conduct home visits to assess feasibility and needs.
- Guide residents through the grant application process and assist with necessary documentation.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists to ensure appropriate adaptation solutions are provided.
- Develop and evaluate work schedules specifications and technical documents.
- Organize and conduct site inspections including interim and final evaluations.
- Coordinate with contractors to ensure work meets required standards.
- Handle invoices final accounts and other grant-related paperwork.
- Maintain precise records and manage case files efficiently.
- Deliver a professional and customer-oriented service throughout the adaptation process.
- Proven experience in a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) service or Housing Adaptations Team.
- Background in supporting disabled and vulnerable individuals.
- Comprehensive knowledge of DFG legislation and housing adaptation procedures.
- Experience collaborating with Occupational Therapists surveyors contractors and residents.
- Ability to interpret plans work schedules and technical information.
- Strong administrative organizational and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in IT and maintaining accurate records.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Enhanced DBS Check.
- HHSRS qualification.
- Qualifications in property surveying construction or technical housing.
- Experience working within a Local Authority.
- Familiarity with housing adaptation legislation planning and building control processes.
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.
- Competitive hourly rate of 35.68 (Umbrella).
- Short-term contract of 2 months with the possibility of immediate start.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to significantly impact the lives of disabled and vulnerable residents.
- Engaging role that combines technical housing expertise project management and customer interaction.
- Supportive environment within a Local Authority.
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Essential Requirements Experience working within a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) service or Housing Adaptations Team. Experience supporting disabled and vulnerable residents. Strong understanding of DFG legislation and housing adaptation processes. Experience working with Occupational Therapists surveyors contractors and residents. Ability to interpret plans schedules of work and technical information. Strong administration organisational and customer service skills. Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Enhanced DBS Check. Desirable Requirements HHSRS qualification. Property surveying construction or technical housing qualification. Local Authority experience. Knowledge of housing adaptation legislation planning and building control processes. AutoCAD or similar design software experience. Whats on Offer 35.68 per hour (Umbrella) 2 Month Contract Immediate Start Available Hybrid Working Opportunity to make a real difference to disabled and vulnerable residents. Varied role combining technical housing knowledge project coordination and customer engagement. Supportive Local Authority environment. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Disabled Facilities Grant Officer DFG Technical Officer Housing Adaptations Officer Housing Surveyor Technical Housing Officer Private Sector Housing Officer or Adaptations Surveyor.
