Private Sector Housing Officer X 3

1 month ago

Havant, United Kingdom HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL Full time

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Based in our modern Plaza building in Havant, with easy access to transport links and local shops, we offer a flexible working environment with attendance in the office combined with some remote working dependent on the requirements of the service.

We are currently seeking dynamic and customer focused individuals to drive the delivery of an efficient and effective team, delivering services for adaptations to promote independent living with the homes of disabled and vulnerable residents.

**Housing Enforcement**

To support the Private Sector Housing Team Leader and deputise for them from time to time, within their specific area of expertise.

Your role will be to deal with all aspects of private sector housing, including minimum standards in rented accommodation, houses in multiple occupation, energy efficiency, ensuring compliance with mobile home site licence/residential caravans and empty homes. Carry out inspection and undertake formal assessment using legislative tools, take appropriate action(s) (formal or otherwise) within your delegated powers.

You will help develop and review Council policies in line with statutory and local requirements, taking account of Government legislation and guidance, case law, local challenges and views of residents and customers.

You will be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of construction and defects in a range of domestic property styles and construction types and be able to demonstrate your ability to deal with customers which may involve sensitive issues.

You have some knowledge in Disabled Facilities Grant and other aspect of Environmental Health, including Environmental Protection (Nuisance), Pest Control etc.

**Disabled Facilities Grants and Critical Repair Grants**

Your role will be to process grants, survey property, designing adaptations, preparing detailed drawings showing existing and proposed layouts, specification of works, cost assessment and site inspections and help deliver the Financial Assistance Policy.

You will support the Senior Grants Officer and deputise for them from time to time, within their specific area of expertise.

You will help develop and review Council policies in line with statutory and local requirements, taking account of Government legislation and guidance, case law, local challenges and views of residents and customers.

You will be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of construction in a range of domestic property styles and construction types and be able to demonstrate your ability to deal with customers which may involve sensitive issues.

You will need to produce schedules of works and specifications for a range of works.

You will need experience of working in a fast-paced front-line service, the production of schedules of work and specifications for a range of works including, level access showers, lifts, stair lifts, ramps, and extensions.

Previous experience of working with disabled people/Occupational Therapists/Surveyors and Technical Officers, and the ability to interpret an Occupational Therapist referral, undertake a feasibility visit and design adaptations that meets the requirements of the referral.

Educated to A level or equivalent standard of education, with knowledge and experience of building repair and or property maintenance. Proficient IT skills.

But above all else if you’re a team player that can operate on their own initiative, have excellent interpersonal skills and the aptitude to deliver an outstanding service, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from.
- Hold a full clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for business use.
- Be able to travel to various locations and the ability to work unsociable hours, if necessary.
- A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

**Why Choose Us?**

We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges and opportunities and are committed to developing our people through training, qualifications and

support to offer a varied experience.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we offer 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years, with flexible and family friendly working policies, dependent on service need.

**To apply**

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

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