Adaptive Housing Grants Officer – Improve Safe Homes

Civic Recruitment Limited; London Borough of Hackney; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 45.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Officer to assess, process and manage DFG applications, ensuring vulnerable residents receive suitable adaptations while remaining in their homes. The role involves liaising with Occupational Therapists, contractors and internal teams to deliver timely, compliant solutions.

The position requires experience with DFGs, building regulations knowledge and the ability to manage projects across residential properties.

Formación

• Experience administering Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
• Knowledge of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act.
• Experience interpreting Occupational Therapist recommendations.
• Experience preparing schedules of works and specifications.
• Experience carrying out financial means test assessments.
• Experience surveying residential properties.
• Knowledge of building construction and housing adaptations.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience managing adaptation or improvement projects.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and funding streams.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Experience of lone working.

Responsabilidades

• Manage DFG applications from referral through to completion.
• Assess Occupational Therapist recommendations and translate into adaptation solutions.
• Carry out site inspections of residential properties.
• Prepare schedules of works, specifications and technical drawings.
• Undertake financial means testing assessments.
• Assess grant eligibility and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor adaptation works and contractor performance.
• Liaise with clients, Occupational Therapists, contractors, architects and internal departments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Process property licensing and housing-related applications where required.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and case management systems.
• Undertake enforcement and regulatory activities where appropriate.

Conocimientos

DFG administration

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Site inspections

Interpreting OT recommendations

Project management

Budget awareness

Lone working

Welfare benefits knowledge

Educación

Environmental Health or Housing qualification

Descripción del empleo

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Officer to assess, process and manage DFG applications, ensuring vulnerable residents receive suitable adaptations while remaining in their homes. The role involves liaising with Occupational Therapists, contractors and internal teams to deliver timely, compliant solutions.

The position requires experience with DFGs, building regulations knowledge and the ability to manage projects across residential properties.