Disabled Facilities Grant Officer

Disabled Facilities Grant OfficerLocation: Hackney East LondonRate: £27.29 per hour PAYEContract roleThe RoleAs a Disabled Facilities Grant Officer, you will assess and process Disabled Facilities Grant and Minor Adaptation applications from initial assessment through to completion. Working closely with Occupational Therapists, residents, contractors and other stakeholders, you will ensure adaptations are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with current legislation. You will carry out property inspections, prepare schedules of work and specifications, monitor adaptation works, assess grant eligibility and financial means tests, and ensure projects meet the required standards. The role also includes assessing housing conditions, processing property licensing applications where required, and supporting the Council''s work to improve standards within the private rented sector.Key Responsibilities Assess and process Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and Minor Adaptation Grant applications.Interpret recommendations provided by Occupational Therapists.Survey residential properties and prepare specifications, drawings and schedules of work.Monitor adaptation works to ensure quality, compliance and timely completion.Carry out financial means test assessments for grant applications.Assess housing conditions and management standards.Process property licence applications and undertake property inspections where required.Liaise with residents, contractors, architects, Occupational ..... full job details .....