We are looking for an experienced individual who has worked for a Local Authority in a similar role to carry out the following duties:
As a front-line officer, carry out all duties connected with providing a Private Sector Housing and LicensingService to support the delivery of the regulatory / statutory service in accordance with any relevant Procedure, relevant legislation and case law and other relevant procedures.
To manage a full and varied case workload to meet legislative and departmental time frames.
Posted by Service Care Solutions - Housing • £38K/yr
As the Housing Officer, you will be responsible for managing a designated patch, ensuring high levels of engagement with residents and other stakeholders.
Role summary -
This varied role will see you handling tenancy queries, enforcing tenancy conditions, supporting vulnerable residents, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver top-quality services.
To ensure that licensees in temporary accommodation abide by the conditions of licence paying particular attention to rental payments, ensuring tenant-like conduct and occupation, taking enforcement action in accordance with procedures and referring complex cases to other specialist Teams as directed.
To ensure occupants of temporary accommodation receive appropriate advice on their housing options and support in their efforts to obtain permanent accommodation, referring vulnerable applicants for appropriate support so they can successfully sustain their accommodation.
The role
To assume responsibility for a portfolio of temporary accommodation and its occupants; to ensure providers/ contractors adhere to terms and conditions of the contract and that all accommodation meets Health and Safety standards and Council requirements.