Housing Grants Officer
37 Hours Per Week - Hybrid (2 days on site)
3 Month Temporary/Temporary to Permanent
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a Housing Grants Officer on behalf of a Housing organisation who requires assistance within the team DFG Team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the effective provision of DFG casework assessments, approval, and monitoring of grant-funded adaptation works, enabling vulnerable housing residents to live more independently and safely in their homes.
Key Responsibilities of the DFG roles includes:
Assisting residents with completing formal Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications and approving grants
Carrying out Provisional Test of Resource Assessments
Attending pre-start meetings with contractors and residents
Issuing contracts and relevant documentation
Inspecting completed works and arranging payment of invoices
Requirements of the Housing Grants Officer role includes:
Demonstrable knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grant legislation and housing adaptations
Experience in surveying, contract administration, or grant delivery within a housing, local authority, or similar setting
Access to a vehicle for site visits across the district
If you're passionate about supporting residents and improving housing accessibility and would like to be considered for the DFG Caseworker, please click "apply now" for further information please contact Ebony at Sellick Partnership in the Derby office
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