Details:
- Salary: £250 - 500 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Rotherham South Yorkshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Job Opportunity: Private Housing Inspection Officer
Are you a professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring safe and habitable living conditions? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Private Housing Inspection Officer.
Role Overview: As a Private Housing Inspection Officer, you will be responsible for conducting inspections of residential properties within a designated area. These inspections are crucial for ensuring compliance with housing standards and the safety of occupants. The role involves interacting with landlords and tenants, utilizing a mobile inspection app, and producing comprehensive inspection reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct inspections of residential properties within a selective licensing scheme, adhering to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Manage your own appointments with landlords and tenants, ensuring effective communication and timely inspections.
Utilize a mobile inspection app provided by the Council to record inspection findings and generate inspection reports.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of inspection reports, including scoring under HHSRS and identifying necessary corrective actions.
Liaise with the Council regarding any hazards posing imminent risk to occupants, supporting immediate response efforts.
Submit inspection reports and associated documentation to the Council for quality assessment within specified timelines.
Act professionally and maintain high standards of conduct and dress during inspections and interactions with clients and colleagues.
Prioritize health and safety, both on-site and during travel, and cooperate with Council's health and safety protocols.
Manage workload efficiently, completing allocated inspections within designated timeframes.Requirements and Remuneration:
HHSRS qualification and a minimum of 2 years recent housing enforcement inspection experience.
Ability to manage multiple inspection addresses and work flexibly between 8am to 10pm by appointment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor.
Commitment to health and safety protocols and compliance with Council's procedures.
Monthly invoicing and payment based on successful quality assessment of inspection documentation.
Willingness to engage in dispute resolution with landlords/tenants and attend tribunal hearings as necessary