Private Sector Housing Officer
4Recruitment Services · Failsworth, England ·
4Recruitment Services are currently seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer – Homelessness Prevention for our local authority client based in Maidenhead. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing suitable private rented accommodation, supporting homelessness prevention and helping the Council meet its statutory housing duties.
You will work closely with landlords, letting agents, housing colleagues and other stakeholders to identify and secure suitable accommodation for households, while making effective use of the Council's available incentives and resources. PURPOSE OF
THE ROLE
The role will be responsible for securing suitable and sustainable accommodation within the private rented sector (PRS) for homeless households, households threatened with homelessness and applicants requiring alternative housing solutions.
The post holder will proactively manage a caseload of households and work closely with landlords, letting agents, housing teams and external providers to source suitable accommodation and facilitate successful placements.
The role will play an important part in homelessness prevention, fulfilling the Council's housing duties and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation. The post holder will need to have a strong knowledge of the local private rented sector and be confident in negotiating with landlords and agents, particularly within a high-cost area where housing supply is limited.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To operationally deliver the Council's use of the private rented sector to prevent homelessness and reduce the use of temporary accommodation. To proactively manage a caseload of households requiring access to private rented accommodation and provide appropriate support and advice to achieve sustainable housing outcomes.
To source suitable private rented accommodation and identify appropriate properties for households referred by colleagues within the Housing Service. To build, maintain and develop effective relationships with private sector landlords, letting agents and other accommodation providers.
To negotiate with landlords and agents to secure suitable and sustainable lettings for households, making effective use of available incentives and tools. To conduct property visits and undertake affordability and suitability assessments as required.
To work closely with Housing Options, homelessness and wider housing teams to ensure ap...