Job Opportunity: Housing Standards Officer (Temporary)
Position: Housing Standards Officer
Contract: Temporary, ASAP - 3 Month Contract
Possibility of Extension: Yes, based on performance
Pay Rate: £32.12 per hour (PAYE)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Location: CH65 0BE
Job Purpose:
To Raise housing standards through advice, advocacy and enforcement in the private sector. To assist the Team Leader in delivering and promoting excellent services to the people of Cheshire West and Chester and beyond as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspections, investigations and surveys of private sector properties to identify their condition concerning all relevant legislation, standards and guidance.
Preparation of specifications and schedules of repair work and assessment of the progress and quality of such works.
Resolution of complaints relating to private sector housing matters, e.g., disrepair, HHSRS hazards, overcrowding, harassment, illegal eviction, houses in multiple occupations (HMO) licensing, empty properties, accreditation and immigration inspections by statutory provisions and council policy.
Advise the Team Leader on contraventions and commence appropriate enforcement action where appropriate with reference to the full range of legislation relevant to housing conditions, including preparation and service of legal notices, and statements, attending court and providing evidence as a representative of the council.
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