Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Officer

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority Umbrella - £36.78 per hour

• Umbrella Job Purpose As a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Officer , you will assess, process and manage Disabled Facilities Grant applications, ensuring vulnerable residents receive appropriate adaptations and support to remain living safely and independently within their homes. Key Duties/Accountabilities
• Manage Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications from referral through to completion.
• Assess Occupational Therapist recommendations and translate them into practical adaptation solutions.
• Carry out site inspections of residential properties.
• Prepare schedules of works, specifications and technical drawings.
• Undertake financial means testing assessments.
• Assess grant eligibility and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor adaptation works and contractor performance.
• Liaise with clients, Occupational Therapists, contractors, architects and internal departments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Process property licensing and housing-related applications where required.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and case management systems.
• Undertake enforcement and regulatory activities where appropriate. Essential Experience Required
• Experience administering Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
• Knowledge of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act .
• Experience interpreting Occupational Therapist recommendations.
• Experience preparing schedules of works and specifications.
• Experience carrying out financial means test assessments.
• Experience surveying residential properties.
• Knowledge of building construction and housing adaptations.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience managing adaptation or improvement projects.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and funding streams.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Experience of lone working.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience
• Local Authority Private Sector Housing experience.
• Housing Enforcement experience.
• Housing Act 2004 knowledge.
• HHSRS knowledge.
• Property Licensing experience.
• Environmental Health or Housing qualification. Additional Information to Note
• Contract Length: Approximately 3 Months.
• Hackney, London.
• Adults, Health & Integration Directorate.
• Private Sector Housing Team.
• Enhanced Compliance Required.
• Safeguarding Qualified Compliance Category.
• Response Deadline: 14th November 2026.
• Apply ASAP.