Housing Enforcement Officer

Client Local Authority in BarkingJob TitleHousing Enforcement OfficerPay Rate 60 an hour UMBRELLAHours 36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri)Duration Initial 6 month contractLocation Hybrid Working- Office based from Barking Town Hall 3 days a week. Must have own Vehicle DescriptionJob PurposeAs a front-line officer, carry out all duties connected with providing a Private Sector Housing and Licensing Service to support the delivery of the regulatory / statutory service in accordance with any relevant Procedure, relevant legislation and case law and other relevant procedures.2.2. To manage a full and varied case workload to meet legislative and departmental time frames. Be responsible for the investigating of complaints, for example complaints of disrepair, illegal eviction or harassment as well as dealing with unlicensed properties and other housing related matters applying legislation relating to private sector housing.2.3 Responsible for carrying out enforcement intervention in accordance with legislation, policy and procedure.2.4 To inspect properties using HHSRS and ensure that properties meet the minimum required standard. Where enforcement is considered necessary, you will be responsible for ensuring enforcement notices are drafted with schedule of works to remedy hazards by service of the appropriate legal notices.2.5 Responsible for taking legal action and preparing legal court prosecution case files as well as giving evidence at court and attending to obtain warrant of entries ..... full job details .....