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