Disabled Facilities Grants Officer

Disabled Facilities Grants Officer Location: London Contract: 3 months Hours: Full-time Pay: £27.29 per hour PAYE / £36.78 per hour Umbrella Service: Private Sector Housing / DFG Home Adaptations We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer – Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) to join a London local authority for an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in DFG administration, property inspections, housing conditions, adaptations and grant work, who is passionate about helping vulnerable residents remain independent in their own homes. Key Responsibilities * Assess and process Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and Minor Adaptations applications. * Interpret Occupational Therapist (OT) recommendations and determine appropriate property adaptations. * Undertake residential property inspections and assess housing conditions. * Prepare schedules of works, specifications and reports for adaptation and improvement works. * Scrutinise estimates, tenders and schedules of work to ensure value for money. * Monitor adaptation works and liaise with residents, contractors, OTs, architects and internal teams. * Carry out financial means-test assessments where required. * Apply relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and legislation governing Disabled Facilities Grants. * Assess housing hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). * Provide advice and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary. * Maintain accurate case records and manage a demanding caseload to agreed deadlines. * Work sensitively with vulnerable adults and children, providing a high standard of customer care. * Contribute to effective partnership working across housing, adult social care and other professional services. Essential Experience & Skills The successful candidate will ideally have: * Previous experience administering Disabled Facilities Grants within a local authority environment. * Experience interpreting OT recommendations and developing appropriate adaptation solutions. * Knowledge of building construction, building regulations and health & safety. * Experience carrying out residential property inspections and preparing schedules of works/specifications. * Experience of financial means testing and knowledge of relevant government benefits. * Knowledge of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and associated DFG processes. * Experience of housing conditions, HHSRS, enforcement and/or private sector housing. * Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills. * Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines and work independently. * Experience working with vulnerable residents and undertaking lone-working visits. * A relevant housing/environmental health qualification is desirable, together with recognised HHSRS assessor training. Why Apply? This is a great opportunity to join a London local authority in a role that directly contributes to helping disabled residents live safely and independently in their own homes. If you have strong DFG, housing inspection or adaptation experience and are available for a 3-month contract, we would be keen to hear from you. Pay: £27.29 PAYE / £36.78 Umbrella Contract: 3 months Location: London