Housing Adaptations & Grants Officer

Chesterfield Borough Council; Hasland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent occupational sick pay scheme

Progressive HR policies

Discounted leisure membership

Staff car parking

Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking caring and customer-focused individuals to join the Private Sector Housing Team. You will help deliver housing assistance and Disabled Facilities Grants to enable vulnerable residents to live independently at home.

As part of the team, you will assess needs, visit residents, work with contractors and partner agencies, and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard within timescales, whilst maintaining excellent service delivery.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working directly with customers and building positive relationships.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Manage Disabled Facilities Grant applications.
• Undertake means-tested financial assessments.
• Recommend grants and loans for approval.
• Monitor works on site and authorise payments.
• Support housing assistance programmes and energy efficiency improvements.
• Visit residents to assess needs and identify solutions.
• Work with contractors, occupational therapists and partners to meet standards and timescales.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Job description

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking caring and customer-focused individuals to join the Private Sector Housing Team. You will help deliver housing assistance and Disabled Facilities Grants to enable vulnerable residents to live independently at home.

As part of the team, you will assess needs, visit residents, work with contractors and partner agencies, and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard within timescales, whilst maintaining excellent service delivery.