We're currently recruiting for an experienced Private Rented Sector Liaison Officer on an interim assignment focused on tenancy sustainment and homelessness prevention.
This Private Rented Sector Liaison Officer role will focus on supporting the transition of landlords and tenants from an existing Guaranteed Rent Scheme into a new Rental Support Scheme, helping to sustain private rented sector tenancies and minimise homelessness.
The role is 36 hours per week and will begin with a two-week induction period working fully office-based, 5 days per week. Following induction, the role will operate on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 office days per week.
The Role
- Manage landlord and tenant cases throughout the transition process.
- Negotiate with landlords and agents to sustain tenancies and prevent evictions.
- Identify tenancy risks and support homelessness prevention activity.
- Assist tenants with Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and Discretionary Housing Payments.
- Source alternative private rented accommodation where required.
- Arrange property viewings, tenancy sign-ups and move-on activity.
- Manage tenancy documentation, deposits and rent in advance processes.
- Maintain accurate records, case notes and housing system updates.
Key Requirements
- Experience working as a Private Rented Sector Liaison Officer, PRS Officer, Housing Options Officer or Tenancy Sustainment Officer.
- Experience within homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment or private rented sector housing.
- Knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act and Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
- Experience negotiating with landlords, agents and tenants.
- Experience sourcing and assessing private rented accommodation.
- Experience updating housing management systems and managing housing casework.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Options Officers, PRS Officers, Tenancy Sustainment Officers, Homeless Prevention Officers and Housing Professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed)