Private Sector Housing Officer

7 months ago


Havant, United Kingdom HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL Full time

We have an exciting opportunity at Havant Borough Council for a **Housing Officer** role focusing on **Disabled Facilities Grant** works.

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’re 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.

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

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 or education, with knowledge and experience of building repair and or property maintenance. Proficient IT skills.
- 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

**What we can offer you**

A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
- £30,825 to £34,834 per annum
- Generous Leave Allowance
- Free Parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working/Hybrid working - with home working and attending the Public Service Plaza Offices in Havant.
- Family Friendly Packages

Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.

**To apply**

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.

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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