The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Officer is a critical role within the local authority, tasked with delivering a high-quality adaptations service. This position is essential for enabling disabled and vulnerable residents to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their homes. The DFG Officer will assess grant applications, conduct property surveys, prepare specifications and schedules of works, manage adaptation projects, and ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulations, and local authority policies.
Responsibilities
Assess and process Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications from initial enquiry through to completion.
Review Occupational Therapist recommendations and determine appropriate adaptation solutions.
Conduct financial means-testing assessments to determine grant eligibility.
Provide advice and guidance to applicants, families, carers, and professionals on the DFG process.
Conduct inspections and surveys of residential properties.
Assess housing conditions and identify adaptation requirements.
Prepare specifications, drawings, schedules of work, and cost estimates.
Ensure proposed adaptations comply with building regulations, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation.
Monitor works on site to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money.
Requirements
Essential Experience Required
Experience administering Disabled Facilities Grants and home adaptation schemes.
Experience interpreting Occupational Therapist recommendations and implementing practical housing solutions.
Experience carrying out property inspections, surveys, and technical assessments.
Experience preparing specifications, drawings, schedules of work, and project documentation.
Essential Qualifications Required
Degree, Diploma, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Environmental Health, Housing, Property Services, or a related discipline.
Relevant training in housing inspections, adaptations, or property assessment.
We use essential cookies to make this site work. With your permission we would also like to use the optional cookies below. Nothing optional is set until you choose, and you can change your mind at any time from "Cookie settings" at the bottom of every page. Cookie policy.
Essential — keep the site working and secure, and remember the choice you make here. Always on.