Jobs

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Disability Facilities Grants Officer to join our team, delivering essential housing adaptations to Wakefield residents.

In this role, you will work directly with vulnerable adults, children, and their families in their homes to assess, plan, and deliver adaptations funded through the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). Your work will enable people to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver housing adaptations in line with statutory duties and DFG legislation
• Work directly with service users, carers, and professionals to project manage and coordinate works
• Support vulnerable residents to remain at home, preventing hospital admissions and enabling timely discharges
• Ensure solutions are practical, cost-effective, and provide best value
• Manage risk effectively and ensure works are delivered in a safe, professional, and timely manner
• Contribute to the effective use of the council’s mandatory DFG budget

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with vulnerable adults, children, or housing adaptations
• Keen to learn and committed to self development
• Understands (or is willing to learn) Disabled Facilities Grant legislation and related statutory duties
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Can work independently while managing a varied caseload
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services
• Is passionate about improving people’s independence and quality of life

Why join us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives every day. You will play a key role in ensuring that residents can remain safe, independent, and supported in their own homes, while contributing to essential public health outcomes.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Adele Newlove or Debbie Masterson

Tel: 07786028587

E-mail: anewlove@wakefield.gov.uk or dmasterson@wakefield.gov.uk 

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: £28,598 - £34,434

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Finance

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Officer