Private Rented Sector Housing Access Lead

Warrington; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Benefits package

Health & Wellbeing

Learning & development

Make a difference

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council is seeking two Private Rented Sector Access Officers to join our Housing Needs Team in Warrington. The role focuses on expanding access to private rented accommodation and preventing homelessness by building strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and providers.

Two posts are available: one fixed-term for two years and a possibility of extension, and one permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, homelessness, tenancy support or related field.
• Experience working with vulnerable households or people experiencing homelessness.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with landlords, agents and partner organisations.
• Experience of securing or facilitating access to accommodation for customers in housing need.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with private landlords and letting agents.
• Identify, procure and secure suitable accommodation for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
• Promote landlord incentive schemes and other initiatives designed to increase access to private rented accommodation.
• Undertake property visits and inspections to ensure accommodation is suitable and meets required standards.
• Support tenants and landlords to sustain successful tenancies and resolve issues before they escalate.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Understanding of homelessness/housing

Job description

Warrington Borough Council is seeking two Private Rented Sector Access Officers to join our Housing Needs Team in Warrington. The role focuses on expanding access to private rented accommodation and preventing homelessness by building strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and providers.

Two posts are available: one fixed-term for two years and a possibility of extension, and one permanent contract.