Housing Improvement Officer

2 months ago


Margate, United Kingdom Karter Thomas Ltd Full time

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer on a temporary basis.

Day to day duties will include:

- Implement the Local Housing Strategy through provision of advice on housing options which support independent living and improve property condition
- Provide appropriate support, advice and assistance to owners, tenants and landlords seeking intervention on issues of maintenance and repair of private sector houses
- Ensure that the organisation fulfils its statutory obligations to homeless people in terms of provision of temporary accommodation
- Engage with owner occupiers and private landlords to promote and deliver housing options information and advice
- Pro-actively engage with partners to meet housing needs
- Manage Private Sector Housing Grant case lists including assessment and recommendation for financial assistance, payments of grants and small scale default works
- Survey houses against the legislative standards, provide appropriate advice to owners, tenants and landlords and recommend appropriate actions
- Liaise with Care and Repair and the OT Service on the provision of adaptations for older and disabled people
- Manage furnished temporary accommodation with a minimum loss of rental income, whilst ensuring that the accommodation is maintained to a satisfactory letting standard
- Instruct repairs to furnished temporary accommodation in accordance with the terms of the tenancy agreement
- Verify and input data for housing systems
- Participate in the out of hour’s response service when necessary to meet the requirements of the service


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