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
Salary description
£27.29 - £36.78 per hour