Grants Officer

3 weeks ago


Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom Swale Borough Council Full time
Job Title: Grants Officer, Homebased

Swale Borough Council is seeking a skilled Grants Officer to join our team in a homebased role. As a key member of our Private Sector Housing team, you will be responsible for delivering disabled facility grants and loans to disabled and vulnerable persons.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Surveying homes and preparing schedules of work
  • Inspecting works for quality control and compliance with current regulations
  • Assisting in the processing of grant payments to contractors upon completion of work
What We Offer:
  • A 34-hour full-time working week with flexible hybrid working opportunities
  • A generous holiday entitlement, increasing after 5 years of LG service, plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional leave
  • Free parking and a range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate home/work life balance
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential information and access to counsellors
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family
  • Season Ticket Loan to help with commuting costs
  • Cycle to work scheme and staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays, and shopping
  • Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
Requirements:
  • Experience in problem-solving, supervising, and snagging building work in residential properties
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
  • A full driving licence and access to a car for which an allowance is provided

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.


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