At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect properties, manage housing complaints, and enforce housing standards.
- Company: Join a dedicated Council team in beautiful Devon.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience and make a real difference in the community.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and to work on meaningful projects.
- Why this job: Impact local housing standards while developing your career in public service.
- Qualifications: Experience in Private Sector Housing and knowledge of relevant legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 35847 - 43813 £ per year.
A Council in Devon is looking to bring in an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to support the PSH team manage a varied caseload alongside some back log work due to the Renters Rights Act.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain some more hands on experience around that Renters Rights Act and increase your work load, as well as make a real impact improving housing standards across the local area.
The Role and Responsibilities
- Carrying out inspections under the Housing Act 2004.
- Assessing properties using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- Investigating housing complaints and disrepair issues.
- Managing HMO licensing applications and inspections.
- Taking informal and formal enforcement action where appropriate, including Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders and Civil Penalties.
- Advising landlords, tenants and agents on housing standards and statutory requirements.
- Maintaining accurate case records and preparing reports where required
- Work with Disabled Facility Grants Including assessing applications, coordinating property adaptations and managing works through to completion
Essential Requirements
- Previous Local Authority Private Sector Housing experience.
- Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS.
- Experience with HMO licensing and housing enforcement.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Private Sector Housing Officer employer: Varnom & Ross Ltd
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