Private Sector Technical & Adaptations Officer

Medway Council is recruiting a range of exciting new roles to support the delivery of our Selective Licensing Programme, helping to improve housing standards, tackle poor property conditions, and create safer, healthier communities for residents. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing service from the outset, working within a dynamic team committed to raising standards in the private rented sector.

As a Private Sector Housing Technical & Adaptations Officer you will be required to Investigate complaints of poor housing conditions and undertake inspections of private sector housing to assess potential hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Inspection of HMOs in relation to the Council’s licensing function, management regulations and to assess Housing conditions in relation to the Health and Safety Rating.

Prepare letters notices and schedules of work necessary to bring properties up to current statutory and Council standards and take appropriate enforcement action to secure necessary improvements to reduce or remove Category 1 / 2 hazards using the most appropriate legislation.

To assist in providing an effective advisory enforcement, and renewal service to fulfil statutory and other obligations in housing and associated legislation. Provide advice to owners, tenants and landlords on property condition, minimum standards and guidance on assistance available in the form of possible grants or loans where appropriate. Serve and monitor compliance with legal notices, and if required, prepare offence case reports.

To undertake visits to client’s homes to facilitate the adaptation process with the view to inspection of the property, structural advice about the feasibility of adaptations, advice about the process and timescales involved in applying for grant assistance. To provide technical advice for Housing Adaptations and assist in the management of the Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) process and all other adaptations funded through the Adaptation Service within Private Sector Housing.

To be conversant with the Council’s Housing Policy, develop good links with Housing Colleagues, to be able to advise clients and other professionals of the possible options available in terms of adaptations options, alternative accommodation, funding for shared ownership schemes etc. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.

The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level

A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to

C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level

A. Level C requires the highest level of…