Disabled Facilities Grant Officer

Job Description

Job Title:     Disabled Facilities Grant Officer (2 posts)

Salary:         £39,027 - £44,463 per annum 

Grade:          E

Contract:     Fixed Term Contract – 24 months

Hours:          37 Hours per Week 

The Disabled Facilities Grant Service is integrated with the Occupational Therapy Service for Adults and Children’s Social Care.  The service has adopted an integrated service approach that enables speed of access to the DFG for Thurrock Residents.  In addition to providing a timelier assessment and support compared to that prior to the review, the DFG service has also adopted a self-service approach for DFG applicants that enable greater choice and control in arranging home adaptations, such as determining the contractor or builder they would like to undertake the works, and when they are progressed. 

An accessible and well-adapted home can enable an adult or child with a disability to remain in their home for longer, with dignity and with pride, and the earlier this is achieved, the sooner the benefits can be realised. 

Home adaptations can provide many benefits for residents, with the smallest change to an individual’s home bringing about significant enhancements to an individual’s independence, and overall health and wellbeing. Home adaptations can also reduce the risks associated with a poorly accessible home, such as reduce the risk of falls, hospital admissions, and reduce the need for the reliance on carers, or other informal and formal support.

The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) provides financial assistance that is essential for provision of home adaptations to give disabled people better freedom of movement in and around their homes, and to give access to essential facilities within the home and access to their community.    We are seeking two exceptional, engaging and committed individuals to join us as Disabled Facilities Grant Officers. This role is a unique and interesting, providing an exciting opportunity to work alongside colleagues in supporting our residents to achieve their aspirations within their home and their community.

As a Disabled Facilities Grant Officer you will:

• Enable disabled or vulnerable people to live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes through the effective and efficient administration of the Disabled Facilities Grant.
• Provide advice and guidance to residents about available grants, adaptation options, and the application process.
• Assess grant applications to determine eligibility for the Grant.
• Support grant applicants to arrange home adaptations; liaising with contractors, surveyors, and homeowners to ensure works are progressed and completed in line with the grant conditions.
• Support the management of grant applications and grant awards ensuring compliance with legislation and local authority policies.
• Monitor progress of the grant application from initial assessment through to completion and final inspection.

DBS Check: At Basic Level

Benefits of Working with Us 

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) 
• Ongoing training and professional development 
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support 
• Staff discounts and local offers 
• A supportive and inclusive working environment 

Important Dates 

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 6th August 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 23rd August 2026 

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information 

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: 

Karen Wiseman, [email removed] 

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: 

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About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. 

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council