Disabled Facilities Grants Officer

Job Title: Disabled Facilities Grants Officer Type: Temporary Location: South Wales Salary: £21.14 paye or £27.59 umbrella an hour Hours: Full Time BRC are working closely with a local authority to recruit an experienced Grants Officer to support the delivery of housing renewal and grant-funded home improvement programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), housing grants, or private sector housing. This role involves Managing housing grant applications from initial survey through to completion, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard while providing excellent customer service to residents. Duties: Undertake initial property surveys to assess grant eligibility and identify required repairs and improvements. Advise residents on housing grants and the application process. Prepare schedules of work, drawings, specifications and obtain contractor quotations. Complete and submit grant applications with all supporting documentation. Assess grant applications and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Submit applications for Building Control, Planning Permission and other statutory approvals where required. Monitor and supervise works on site, authorising interim and final payments. Promote the housing grants service and assist in developing block repair schemes. Carry out inspections relating to council loan applications where required. Maintain accurate ..... full job details .....