Ref. 65833

Private Sector Housing Officer

  • Location: Darlington, County Durham
  • Salary: £17.77 - £17.77 per hour
  • Type: Temporary / Full Time
Seven Resourcing are looking for a Private Sector Housing Officer to work in Darlington. This position is initially for a period of 6 months and is paying £17.77per hour (umbrella).  The working hours are Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm. 

The role:
To provide a range of professional and technical services, enforce and improve private sector property conditions and contribute to the development of related procedures, policies and strategies. Securing improvements either through negotiation or enforcement. Inspecting residential dwellings in accordance with the Housing Act 2004 and Public Health legislation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a workload of service requests in relation to Private Sector Housing, Empty properties, Houses in Multiple Occupation, residential caravan sites and Gypsy and Traveller sites.
  • To receive and investigate complaints from members of the public and other interested parties to carry out an initial assessment and/or provide appropriate advice.
  • To inspect empty dwellings and take appropriate enforcement action against owners and advise owners on returning empty dwellings back to residential use.
  • To inspect and carry out surveys of residential premises in relation to relevant legislation, including the Housing Act 2004, following complaints from occupiers or other relevant parties and where appropriate serve legal notices, as well as implementing and supervising works in default.
  • To work pro-actively with private landlords and other partners to raise standards of accommodation in accordance with legislation, ensuring landlords are aware of their duties under relevant housing legislation including but not exclusively the Housing Act 2004, Housing and Planning Act 2016.
  • To investigate and survey defective drainage and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
  • To maintain all appropriate records, including data that may be required for use in connection with legal proceedings.
  • To assist in the development of policies and strategies that improves property conditions in the private sector, particularly, in relation to empty homes, unsafe homes, non-decent homes and energy efficiency.
  • To keep up to date with all relevant legislation and guidelines, and to advise on, and contribute to, subsequent changes in policy.
  • To work pro-actively with private landlords and other partners to raise standards of accommodation within the Private / Owner occupied sectors in accordance with legislation.
  • Provide support to private landlords. 
  • To support Landlord Forum activities as required including the production of landlord newsletters, publicity, and training.
  • To contribute towards and assist in the preparation of performance management data and Government returns including participation in Benchmarking groups.  
  • To deputise for the Senior Private Sector Housing Officer when required.
  • Ensure that you work in line with all the Council’s policies and procedures and ensure that you are aware of your obligations under these.
  • Ensure that you work in line with all the Council’s policies and procedures and ensure that you are aware of your obligations under these.
  • Behave according to the Employees’ Code of Conduct and ensure that you are aware of your obligations and responsibilities re: conflicts of interest, gifts, hospitality, and other matters covered by the Code.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 
  • Compliance: Proof of right to work in the UK and 2 x references. 
  • Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
  • Hours: 37 hours p/w.

Working with Seven Social Care:

We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please visit our website where our amazing candidate support team will be more than happy to help.

  • Seven Resourcing are looking for a Private Sector Housing Officer to work in Darlington. This position is initially for a period of 6 months and is paying £17.77per hour (umbrella).  The working hours are Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm. 

    The role:
    To provide a range of professional and technical services, enforce and improve private sector property conditions and contribute to the development of related procedures, policies and strategies.     Securing improvements either through negotiation or enforcement. Inspecting residential dwellings in accordance with the Housing Act 2004 and Public Health legislation

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage a workload of service requests in relation to Private Sector Housing, Empty properties, Houses in Multiple Occupation, residential caravan sites and Gypsy and Traveller sites.
    • To receive and investigate complaints from members of the public and other interested parties to carry out an initial assessment and/or provide appropriate advice.
    • To inspect empty dwellings and take appropriate enforcement action against owners and advise owners on returning empty dwellings back to residential use.
    • To inspect and carry out surveys of residential premises in relation to relevant legislation, including the Housing Act 2004, following complaints from occupiers or other relevant parties and where appropriate serve legal notices, as well as implementing and supervising works in default.
    • To work pro-actively with private landlords and other partners to raise standards of accommodation in accordance with legislation, ensuring landlords are aware of their duties under relevant housing legislation including but not exclusively the Housing Act 2004, Housing and Planning Act 2016.
    • To investigate and survey defective drainage and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
    • To maintain all appropriate records, including data that may be required for use in connection with legal proceedings.
    • To assist in the development of policies and strategies that improves property conditions in the private sector, particularly, in relation to empty homes, unsafe homes, non-decent homes and energy efficiency.
    • To keep up to date with all relevant legislation and guidelines, and to advise on, and contribute to, subsequent changes in policy.
    • To work pro-actively with private landlords and other partners to raise standards of accommodation within the Private / Owner occupied sectors in accordance with legislation.
    • Provide support to private landlords. 
    • To support Landlord Forum activities as required including the production of landlord newsletters, publicity, and training.
    • To contribute towards and assist in the preparation of performance management data and Government returns including participation in Benchmarking groups.  
    • To deputise for the Senior Private Sector Housing Officer when required.
    • Ensure that you work in line with all the Council’s policies and procedures and ensure that you are aware of your obligations under these.
    • Ensure that you work in line with all the Council’s policies and procedures and ensure that you are aware of your obligations under these.
    • Behave according to the Employees’ Code of Conduct and ensure that you are aware of your obligations and responsibilities re: conflicts of interest, gifts, hospitality, and other matters covered by the Code.

    Applicant Requirements:

    • Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 
    • Compliance: Proof of right to work in the UK and 2 x references. 
    • Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
    • Hours: 37 hours p/w.

    Working with Seven Social Care:

    We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

    We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please visit our website where our amazing candidate support team will be more than happy to help.