Private Sector Housing Officer – Homelessness Prevention

4Recruitment Services; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer - Homelessness Prevention for a local authority client in Maidenhead. You will manage a caseload, secure suitable private rented accommodation and contribute to homelessness prevention.

You will work with landlords, letting agents and housing colleagues to secure placements, navigate housing options and ensure compliance with statutory duties. A strong knowledge of PRS and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in private rented sector housing or homelessness prevention.
• Proven ability to engage with private sector landlords and letting agents.
• Knowledge of housing legislation and statutory duties.
• Basic DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Council's use of the private rented sector to prevent homelessness and reduce the use of temporary accommodation.
• Proactively manage a caseload of households requiring access to private rented accommodation and provide appropriate support and advice to achieve sustainable housing outcomes.
• Source suitable private rented accommodation and identify appropriate properties for households referred by colleagues within the Housing Service.
• Build, maintain and develop effective relationships with private sector landlords, letting agents and other accommodation providers.
• Negotiate with landlords and agents to secure suitable and sustainable lettings for households, making effective use of available incentives and tools.
• Conduct property visits and undertake affordability and suitability assessments as required.
• Work closely with Housing Options, homelessness and wider housing teams to ensure applicants are appropriately placed into private rented accommodation.
• Support the Council in meeting its statutory housing and homelessness duties and contribute to effective homelessness prevention.
• Maintain knowledge of the local private rented sector, including availability, rents, affordability and local housing conditions.
• Deal professionally and effectively with challenging customer interactions, landlords and other stakeholders.
• Travel across the Windsor and Maidenhead area as required to undertake property visits, landlord engagement and other duties.

Skills

Private rented sector housing

Homelessness prevention

Stakeholder liaison

Landlord engagement

Job description

4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer - Homelessness Prevention for a local authority client in Maidenhead. You will manage a caseload, secure suitable private rented accommodation and contribute to homelessness prevention.

You will work with landlords, letting agents and housing colleagues to secure placements, navigate housing options and ensure compliance with statutory duties. A strong knowledge of PRS and negotiation skills are essential.