Private Sector Housing Officer

4Recruitment Services are currently seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer - Homelessness Prevention for our local authority client based in Maidenhead. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing suitable private rented accommodation, supporting homelessness prevention and helping the Council meet its statutory housing duties. You will work closely with landlords, letting agents, housing colleagues and other stakeholders to identify and secure suitable accommodation for households, while making effective use of the Council''s available incentives and resources. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The role will be responsible for securing suitable and sustainable accommodation within the private rented sector (PRS) for homeless households, households threatened with homelessness and applicants requiring alternative housing solutions. The post holder will proactively manage a caseload of households and work closely with landlords, letting agents, housing teams and external providers to source suitable accommodation and facilitate successful placements. The role will play an important part in homelessness prevention, fulfilling the Council''s housing duties and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation. The post holder will need to have a strong knowledge of the local private rented sector and be confident in negotiating with landlords and agents, particularly within a high-cost area where housing supply is limited. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To operationally ..... full job details .....