Project Worker - Grants Team

To provide a range of housing support services to support disabled clients to secure social housing and other housing options suitable to their needs, and to assist elderly and vulnerable residents to remain in their homes via disabled facilities grants or home repair grants. 

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Cameron Laity, Grants Manager on 020 3045 3255 or at [email protected] or Elisabeth Henry, Senior Housing & Paediatric Occupational Therapist on 020 3045 3211 or at [email protected]

Candidate Profile

You will work closely with housing colleagues, occupational therapists and surveyors to coordinate housing assessments, and manage grant applications. The main focus of role will be on housing assessments for disabled residence to help guide social housing requirements, as well as helping to facilitate disabled adaptations under the DFG. Using your working knowledge of housing  legislation, you will maintain accurate records, attend site visits and assist in preparing technical documentation.

The role combines technical awareness, administrative support and excellent customer service, requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail. It is ideal for someone with experience in housing, construction and social care settings, looking to make a direct impact in the community.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

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