Job Purpose:

To deliver a high-quality, responsive service that ensures the conditions and management of private sector housing meet legal and safety standards, and to support vulnerable residents through the assessment and delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and minor adaptations. This includes processing applications, inspecting housing conditions, taking enforcement action, and helping residents live independently in safe, accessible homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspections of private rented homes to assess compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislation.
  

• Investigate service requests and complaints regarding housing disrepair, overcrowding, and poor management practices.
  

• Draft and serve enforcement notices under Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and other relevant legislation.
  

• Process applications for property licences and ensure compliance with licensing conditions, particularly in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
  

• Assess applications for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and Minor Adaptations Grants.
  

• Monitor works to ensure adaptations are delivered in accordance with specifications and budgets.
  

• Liaise with occupational therapists, contractors, and residents to coordinate and implement adaptation works.
  

• Scrutinise tenders and schedules of work to ensure value for money and adherence to technical standards.
  

• Investigate breaches of housing law and initiate appropriate enforcement actions, including Civil Penalty Notices, Rent Repayment Orders, and prosecutions.
  

• Prepare legal documentation, witness statements, and attend tribunals or court as necessary.
  

• Issue Simple Cautions and manage cases in line with PACE, RIPA, and local enforcement policies.
  

• Maintain accurate records using council IT systems, responding to customer enquiries and correspondence in a timely manner.
  

• Contribute to responses for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, member enquiries, and service reports.
  

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to provide joined-up support to residents.
  

• Undertake project work, service reviews, and process improvements as required.
  

Requirements:

• Experience in private sector housing inspections and enforcement.
  

• Familiarity with DFG processes, adaptations, or grant administration.
  

• Competence in interpreting housing legislation and writing enforcement documents.
  

• Experience engaging with private landlords, tenants, and vulnerable residents.
  

• Relevant Degree in Field Of Work