Private Sector Housing Officer

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.

• 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

• 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.