Private Sector Housing Officer

We are currently looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This Private Sector Housing Officer role will focus on improving housing standards, enforcing private sector housing legislation and delivering statutory housing functions across the private rented sector. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering housing conditions, HMO standards, enforcement, disabled facilities grants and housing assistance. This Private Sector Housing Officer position would suit someone with strong experience within private sector housing enforcement and housing standards.The Role - Investigating complaints relating to private sector housing conditions and housing standards. - Carrying out inspections under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). - Using statutory enforcement powers to improve housing conditions in line with council policy. - Investigating illegal eviction, harassment and other private sector housing matters. - Delivering Housing Assistance programmes, including Disabled Facilities Grants and discretionary assistance schemes. - Providing technical advice to residents, landlords, letting agents and other stakeholders. - Managing a varied caseload across all areas of Private Sector Housing. - Maintaining accurate case records and housing management systems. - Supporting homelessness prevention through liaison with Housing Needs and other internal services. - Providing ..... full job details .....