Disabled Facilities Grants Caseworker

Scale 3 (£25,584 to £27,711)

37 hours per week

Fixed term until 31^st March 2026

We are looking for a passionate and supportive individuals to join our team as DFG case workers.

If you are committed to making a real difference in peoples lives, enjoy working with people in the community and thrive in a role that blends empathy and practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a reward opportunity to help individuals live more independently in their homes through support and adaptations.  

Lightbulb is a partnership programme supported by the seven District Councils in Leicestershire.  It brings together a range of practical housing support into a single point of access or referral.  The overall ambition is to maximise the contribution that support can play in keeping vulnerable people independent in their homes.

We are looking for five enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the team and support our residents with the process of applying for Disabled Facilities Grants.

Your role will play a crucial part in improving the experience of our service users.

You will have previous experience of working within a support, care or housing setting, dealing with vulnerable people with a range of support needs. You will be undertaking basic assessments, support planning, carrying out action plans and reporting outcomes. 

Ability to prioritise own workload, meet deadlines and produce quality services are essential, as are excellent customer services skills.

Please note full training will be provided for the right candidates therefore no prior experience in Disabled Facilities Grants is required.

You must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and have a vehicle, full driving licence and business insurance to be able to travel around Leicestershire County in order to undertake duties.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (known as a DBS check). All offers of employment will be made conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory DBS check.

Job Description and Person Specification

Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee benefits page.

This position will be hybrid working, with a requirement to attend the office on a regular basis.

To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Charlotte Christie-Smith, Assistive Technology Team Leader on 07785 475241 or Shanice Senghor, Interim Lightbulb Service Manager on 07825256481 for an informal discussion.

Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.

Closing date: Midnight 18^th June 2025

Interview date:  26^th June 2025

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.