Home Adaptations Specialist (DFG) – Technical Officer

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Housing Adaptations Project Officer to visit residents, assess home improvement needs and coordinate Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications in the local area.

You will work with occupational therapists and housing teams, prepare technical drawings and schedules, monitor contractor work, and ensure compliance with housing regulations. The role requires lone-working, a clean driving licence and the ability to handle a varied caseload.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contractors and property improvement projects.
• Ability to prepare schedules of work, specifications and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of building construction and housing adaptations.
• Experience using CAD or similar technical drawing software.
• Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and housing legislation.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Visit residents to assess adaptation and building work needs.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and Housing Support Coordinators.
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications and drawings.
• Manage Disabled Facilities Grant applications and customer contributions.
• Inspect works to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with contractors, builders, architects and Building Control.
• Monitor projects, approve payments and manage variations.
• Maintain accurate customer records and caseloads.

Skills

Contractor management

Technical drawings

Building construction

DFG knowledge

CAD

Housing legislation

Project management

Communication

Education

HNC in Building Construction

MBIAT membership desirable

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Housing Adaptations Project Officer to visit residents, assess home improvement needs and coordinate Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications in the local area.

You will work with occupational therapists and housing teams, prepare technical drawings and schedules, monitor contractor work, and ensure compliance with housing regulations. The role requires lone-working, a clean driving licence and the ability to handle a varied caseload.