Healthy Homes Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A city council is looking for a Healthy Homes Officer to engage with residents and improve housing conditions affecting health. You will assess risk factors, collaborate with health and social care partners, and lead initiatives to tackle fuel poverty. The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable communities, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload. This permanent role is vital to ensuring the wellbeing of residents through effective housing support.

Benefits

Opportunity to impact community health

Career development in housing and public health

Supportive working environment for all staff

Qualifications

• Empathetic and organised approach working with vulnerable people.
• Strong understanding of impact of housing on health.
• Ability to explain options clearly to clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for housing-related health concerns.
• Carry out home visits for risk assessment of property conditions.
• Lead Healthy Homes initiatives on energy efficiency.

Skills

Experience with social housing tenants

Collaborative working with agencies

Knowledge of housing standards

Risk assessment skills

Communication skills

Workload management

Job description

Healthy Homes Officer

Permanent

Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Healthy Homes Officer to support the delivery of the Council’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This role focuses on improving housing conditions, reducing health risks, tackling fuel poverty and supporting vulnerable residents to live safely and independently in their homes.

You will work closely with residents, health and social care partners, and community organisations to identify risks, deliver interventions and promote healthier housing outcomes across the city.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the main point of contact for health, social care and partner agencies regarding housing-related health concerns.
• Receive referrals and carry out home visits to assess risks linked to property conditions or lifestyle factors.
• Work with residents to identify practical solutions and explain available housing, health and wellbeing support.
• Lead targeted Healthy Homes initiatives, including projects focused on energy efficiency and fuel poverty.
• Build strong relationships with community groups and partner agencies to promote the service and encourage referrals.
• Manage a personal caseload, completing accurate assessments, reports and progress updates for referrers.
• Contribute to service planning, campaigns and performance monitoring to support continuous improvement.

About You

You will be empathetic, organised and confident working with vulnerable people, with a strong understanding of how housing conditions impact health and wellbeing.

You Will Have:

• Experience working directly with social housing tenants or vulnerable residents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health, social care, contractors and other professionals.
• Knowledge of housing standards and risks, including HHSRS, Decent Homes and energy efficiency.
• Experience assessing property-related risks and using evidence (including data) to inform actions.
• Understanding of asset management principles within a social housing environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain options clearly and build trust with clients.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, using IT systems to maintain accurate records and reports.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to residents’ health, safety and quality of life.
• Work at the intersection of housing, health and community support.
• Deliver practical interventions that reduce fuel poverty and improve living conditions.
• Build meaningful partnerships across health, social care and community sectors.
• Contribute to citywide strategies focused on prevention and wellbeing.
• Be part of a service committed to fairness, inclusion and resident-focused delivery.
• Develop your career in a growing and impactful area of housing and public health.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification - Healthy Homes Officer-Job Description.pdf