Overview
Salary: £26421 – £32076
Shift hours: 37
We are recruiting for 1 full time Accommodation Officer to join our already exclusive and vibrant team. The post working in the Private rented sector for Let’s Rent Coventry, you’ll join the team at an exciting time for the housing and homeless service.
The Role
- Negotiate with Landlords regarding the condition of the property. If ready to let, to undertake the inspection in line with the required Coventry City Council standard.
- For private rented accommodation, secure affordable rents close to local housing allowance limits.
- To undertake viewings and signups to properties Private sector, to conduct pre letting inspections
- To work closely with landlords and providers to secure properties to meet the housing needs of the households under the Housing and Homelessness duties, whether for temporary or permanent accommodation.
- Negotiate with Landlords regarding the condition of the property. If ready to let, to undertake the inspection in line with the required Coventry City Council standard. The prescribed inspection regime must be followed as a guide to this process. Training will be provided if required.
- To confirm landlords have provided all the required documentation ahead of entering into the tenancy agreement with the household. This will include the receipting of appropriate and in date gas, electrical and energy performance
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For the role you’ll need
- A positive attitude towards helping people to overcome Homelessness
- Strong negotiating skills and advocacy skills.
- Resilience and determination to achieve right outcomes for Homeless people/families
- Willingness to learn about the relevant legislation for Housing and Homelessness
- The ability to travel around the City, full driving licence and access to vehicle required
- You will be able to use your initiative, be forward thinking and solutions led due to this being a reactive role
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and resilient
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’
If you have any questions please contact Debbie.Dalton@coventry.gov.uk
Interview date(s): Stage 1 – May 29th 2024
Stage 2 – if successful in stage 1, May 31st 2024
Reference: coventrycc/TP/40132/9487
