Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Private Rented Sector Officer to join Manchester City Council’s Homelessness Team on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Key Duties:
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Managing a caseload of complex service users and working with them both face to face and over the phone
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Looking for accommodation for households who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
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Sourcing accommodation to resolve clients homeless journey within the private rented sector
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Meeting landlords and letting agents inside and outside of Manchester to secure accommodation
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Negotiating with landlords as required
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Inspecting properties to ensure they are health and safety compliance and are to a good standard
Requirements:
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Previous experience of working within the Private Rented Sector, ideally within a Local Authority setting
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Full UK Drivers Licence with willingness to travel
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HHSRS knowledge
If this role would be of interest, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible