Job Details
Swale and Maidstone Borough Council are looking for an Housing Standards Officer to help Investigations and inspections of dwellings and houses in multiple occupation; licensing HMO’s; preparation and service of relevant statutory notices; take other enforcement action where necessary and providing related advice and assistance to residents.
- Undertake inspections associated with the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and determine the category of any HMO inspected and the standards that apply to that property type.
- Make referrals to both internal and external agencies where appropriate.
- To take enforcement action as required, including the service of notices, preparation of statements, case files and court appearances, all in compliance with Council Policy.
- Investigate allegations of unlawful eviction and harassment and take appropriate action.
- To participate in the delivery of the Council’s Empty Homes programme.
- Help support procedures for the inspection, monitoring and enforcement of statutory provisions relating to the private sector housing stock.
- To oversee and process applications for disabled facilities grants and other housing assistance programmes.
- Carry out property inspections and validate qualifying works in conjunction with an Occupational Therapist and Home Improvement Agency surveyor.
- Preparing costings and ensuring all documentation is correctly completed prior to approval.
- Approving low-cost variation of works.
- Ensuring excellent communication between the various agencies involved.
- Arranging for completed works to be inspected producing “snagging” reports and signing off works as complete prior to final payment where required.
- Monitor housing grant schemes including Disabled Facilities grant applications, against statutory timescales and budget position and provide update reports to management.
- Liaise with partner organisations including Home Improvement Agency, Social Services, NHS and Public Health, the voluntary and community sector and other local authorities.
Payrate: £21.75 umbrella
