Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term for 12 months (x2)
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 18 April 2024
This role is subject to -
Essential Car Documentation - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Manchester City Council's Inspection Team complete inspections on properties that are on the Dispersed scheme framework. The team are also required to complete inspections on Hotels, Manchester City Councils Housing Solutions Service use to accommodate families and single applicants.
All inspections are carried out to confirm that all the properties meet the requirements of the housing health and safety rating system,(HHSRS) standards. This is to ensure that we are placing families into suitable and safe properties and that any identified risks or hazards are addressed prior to the family being placed in the accommodation. If issues are identified during the inspection the landlord will be sent a schedule of work to complete.
Full training will be provided.
Homeless people and applicants may present with complex issues and may be vulnerable. The role of Inspection Officer can be challenging and demanding. The team works closely with other services to ensure the best outcomes for the client group.