Grants Officer

p>Swale Borough Council is a progressive and ambitious Local Authority, located in an attractive and diverse part of Kent. We believe that staff are our most valuable asset and we're committed to attracting and retaining the very best. /p>h2>Job Summary/h2>p>The successful candidate will be part of a small team and be responsible for delivering disabled facility grants and loans to disabled and vulnerable persons. /p>h3>Key Responsibilities/h3>ul>li>Surveying homes and preparing schedules of work. /li>li>Inspecting works for quality control and compliance with current regulations. /li>li>Assisting in the processing of grant payments to contractors upon completion of work. /li>li>Providing excellent customer service and communication with stakeholders. /li>/ul>h3>What We Offer/h3>ul>li>A highly flexible hybrid working policy, with a 34-hour week and offices closing at 1:30pm on Friday. /li>li>Generous holiday entitlement, increasing after 5 years of LG service, plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional leave. /li>li>Additional 3 days leave for office closure between Christmas and New Year. /li>li>Free parking and a range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate home/work life balance. /li>li>Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential information and access to counsellors. /li>li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family. /li>/ul>h3>Requirements/h3>ul>li>A strong customer focus with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing. /li>li>A full driving licence and access to a car, for which an allowance is provided. /li>li>Experience in problem-solving, supervising, and snagging building work in residential properties, ideally with experience in disabled adaptations and installations. /li>/ul>p>Swale Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will require a standard DBS check. /p>