Private Rented Sector Offers Officer

4Recruitment Services are seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSO) Officer to join its Accommodation Services team.This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and private rented sector housing to play a key role in helping vulnerable households access suitable, affordable accommodation.The successful candidate will be responsible for discharging the Council s statutory housing duties to households owed a full housing duty by making appropriate Private Rented Sector Offers. You will assess individual circumstances, housing needs and affordability, ensuring that accommodation offered is suitable and meets the needs of the household. Wherever possible, accommodation will be sourced close to Brent, although suitable options may also be secured outside the borough where required.Key Responsibilities: Assessing households owed the full housing duty and determining suitable accommodation based on their individual circumstances and needs.Reviewing applicant information and undertaking comprehensive income and expenditure assessments.Making Private Rented Sector Offers in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, Localism Act 2011 and relevant homelessness legislation.Preparing and issuing statutory decision letters and notifications to other authorities where applicants are rehoused outside the area.Managing complex cases, including cases that may be subject to judicial ..... full job details .....