Disabled Facilities Grants Officer

DFG Grants Officer – Hackney Council

Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a DFG Grants Officer

Experience:

* Experience in administering DFG’s and interpreting recommendations provided by an Occupational Therapist

* A knowledge of building construction and ability to draw up a schedule of works required for a disabled facility grant based on an inspection

* Experience of carrying out financial means test assessments

* A knowledge of the Housing, Grants Construction and Regeneration Act which governs the process of DFG’s.

* Experience of surveying residential properties and preparing specifications, drawings, and schedules of work.

* A strong understanding of building construction, building regulations, and health & safety

* Experience of managing adaptation or improvement projects, ideally including Disabled Facilities Grants

* The ability to liaise effectively with clients, contractors, architects, and internal teams, and to resolve issues on site.

* Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.

* Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to inclusive and accessible design.

* A good knowledge of government benefits

* Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults and children

* Experience of lone working

IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE RESPOND FIRSTLY WITH AN UP TO DATE CV, AVAILABILITY/ NOTICE PERIOD, THE ROLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR & THE HOURLY RATE YOU REQUIRE.

We do not hold CV’s on file without first speaking