Private Sector Housing Officer

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Warrington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual holiday

Competitive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council is looking for a qualified Environmental Health Officer to lead housing enforcement activities. The role involves assessing housing conditions, taking enforcement action as needed, and guiding residents with clear, accurate English communication.

The Housing Standards & Assistance team handles enforcement and grant/loan provisions for disabled and vulnerable residents, delivering a comprehensive service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer with housing enforcement experience preferred.
• Must communicate clearly with customers in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assess housing conditions and determine enforcement actions where necessary.
• Work within Housing Standards & Assistance team on enforcement and provision of grants/loans for disabled and vulnerable residents.

Skills

Housing enforcement experience

Customer communication

English proficiency

Education

Environmental Health Officer qualification

Job description

This particular role focusses on housing enforcement work, assessing housing conditions and taking enforcement action where necessary to achieve compliance. What's needed?
The candidate must be a qualified Environmental Health Officer, preferably with housing enforcement experience., The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The Housing Standards & Assistance team is involved in the assessment and enforcement of housing conditions in all types of housing, as well as provision of grants and loans for disabled and vulnerable residents, principally via Disabled Facilities Grants.
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme