Disabled Facilities Grant Technical Officer

On-Recruitment; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

On-Recruitment is seeking an Administrative Support role to assist the DFG service, handling referrals from Occupational Therapists and residents. You will maintain records, prepare reports, and support budget processes while coordinating meetings and correspondence.

The role involves data recording, analysis, and liaison with clients and contractors to ensure smooth delivery of services. Strong IT skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience providing admin support to internal/external customers.
• Ability to prepare reports, letters and general meeting minutes.

Responsibilities

• Support DFG service activities including handling resident referrals.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and meeting notes.
• Process invoices and assist with budgetary control.
• Train and develop staff as needed.
• Communicate with clients, contractors and colleagues to maintain relationships.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Office

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Role Overview

Providing services to internal and external customers to deliver adaptions that enable and promote independent living within the homes of disabled and vulnerable residents.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake all required activities in support of the functions of the DFG service, these include requests from residents and referrals from Occupational Therapists for mandatory and discretionary grants.
• To provide administrative assistance and support as required, including maintaining all appropriate records, preparing reports, letters, attendance at meetings, minute taking, organising meetings etc.
• To utilise appropriate IT packages to record, update, collate, analyse and present information and data, to establish, monitor and maintain accurate information and appropriate control systems.
• To check final accounts and defects liability and advise clients on payment as appropriate, processing invoices and the preparation of necessary documents to assist in budgetary control, as necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post and in accordance with level of skill and knowledge.
• To assist in the training and development of staff and to undertake such personal training as may be deemed necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post.
• To deal with correspondence and enquiries from clients, contractors, colleagues and/or their representatives, establishing and maintaining good working relationships within the post holder's responsibilities.
• To undertake analysis of returned tenders, identifying the contractor that offers best value, as necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post and in accordance with level of skill and knowledge.

Referral Reward

OnRecruit is offering £250 for every successful candidate referral. If you know someone suitable for this role, refer them and receive a reward for each successful placement.