Our client, based in North Yorkshire are looking for a DFG Officer to support the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) team in all aspects of the technical work for the District Council with a particular focus on Adaptations. This role is for 3 days per week.
You will be asked to carry a caseload of adaptations, including both Adults and Children, support the Senior technical Officer in all technical areas relating to DFG work as tasked, work closely with Occupational Therapists on adaptations, having a detailed understanding of adaptations to be able to provide guidance and support on what is technically possible, within the legislation and other policies and procedures. You will also be asked to process adaptations cases including checking plans and costings, supervising work on site, assessing works for stage payments and ensuring all works comply with legislation, policy and procedure and Health and Safety, take the lead on Health and Safety matters in relation to the work of contractors on site (usually in the homes of vulnerable and disabled people), including but not restricted to asbestos, CDM etc and manage the postholder’s own workload with minimal supervision from the Senior Technical Officer.
This is a 3 month contract paying £35-£40PH Umbrella for 22 hours per week.