Private Sector Housing Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Scarborough, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Scarborough, North Yorkshire |
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Salary: £31,537 to £34,434 pro rata, per annum
Grade: H
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Do you have experience in housing solutions or a related service?
If so, then you are just the person we are looking for!
We are looking for a Private Sector Housing Options Officer to join our Housing Needs Team to work closely with private landlords, to support residents of Scarborough.
The Council’s Housing Needs responsibilities include the management of the Housing Options and Homelessness Teams across the Localities. Overseeing the provision of an efficient and effective housing options service and ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation. Complying with the prevention, relief and main housing duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. A key part of this involves assisting applicants to secure and move into private rented accommodation.
The role
As our Private Sector Housing Options Officer, you will provide private landlord liaison to develop and explore opportunities in the private rented sector for clients at risk of homelessness and households accommodated by the Council in temporary accommodation. You will work with clients to assist moves into independent private rented accommodation and provide support where needed. You will offer financial and budgeting advice to prospective tenants, including assistance with the completion of benefit/Universal Credit applications and enabling individuals to make choices over their expenditure. You will develop and review initiatives to improve sustainability and to build relationships with external agencies to facilitate and offer tenancy support and assistance. This role will play a key role in developing sustainable relationships with private landlords with accommodation in the Scarborough locality and to provide advice and assistance to them to enhance the working relationship with the Council.
What you will bring
This is a very challenging role that requires someone who is resilient, has empathy and patience to deal with clients in difficult situations. You will also have:
• Understanding and knowledge of the impacts of homelessness.
• Awareness, knowledge, and adherence to Information Governance/Data Protection principles.
• Awareness and knowledge of Equality legislation.
• Awareness and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Awareness and knowledge of landlord legislation.
• Experience of interagency and partnership working.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft office.
• Safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to use your own initiative and make instant decisions offering sound advice.
• Ability to travel around the area.
An enhanced DBS is required for this position.
Working for us
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…
Contact and Apply
If you would like to learn more about our opportunity, we recommend contacting Chris Brown via chris.brown@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01723 232519 or Hilary Robinson via hilary.robinson@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01723 383541, prior to applying.
To apply, we want to know about you and your motivation. Please complete the supporting evidence section of the application form on what your motivation is for applying, and how you meet the essential criteria.
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards brochure
Key Dates
Closing date: 27th March 2026
Interview date: 10th April 2026
Venue for Interview: Town Hall, St. Nicholas Street, Scarborough YO11 2HG.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Grade: H
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Do you have experience in housing solutions or a related service?
If so, then you are just the person we are looking for!
We are looking for a Private Sector Housing Options Officer to join our Housing Needs Team to work closely with private landlords, to support residents of Scarborough.
The Council’s Housing Needs responsibilities include the management of the Housing Options and Homelessness Teams across the Localities. Overseeing the provision of an efficient and effective housing options service and ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation. Complying with the prevention, relief and main housing duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. A key part of this involves assisting applicants to secure and move into private rented accommodation.
The role
As our Private Sector Housing Options Officer, you will provide private landlord liaison to develop and explore opportunities in the private rented sector for clients at risk of homelessness and households accommodated by the Council in temporary accommodation. You will work with clients to assist moves into independent private rented accommodation and provide support where needed. You will offer financial and budgeting advice to prospective tenants, including assistance with the completion of benefit/Universal Credit applications and enabling individuals to make choices over their expenditure. You will develop and review initiatives to improve sustainability and to build relationships with external agencies to facilitate and offer tenancy support and assistance. This role will play a key role in developing sustainable relationships with private landlords with accommodation in the Scarborough locality and to provide advice and assistance to them to enhance the working relationship with the Council.
What you will bring
This is a very challenging role that requires someone who is resilient, has empathy and patience to deal with clients in difficult situations. You will also have:
• Understanding and knowledge of the impacts of homelessness.
• Awareness, knowledge, and adherence to Information Governance/Data Protection principles.
• Awareness and knowledge of Equality legislation.
• Awareness and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Awareness and knowledge of landlord legislation.
• Experience of interagency and partnership working.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft office.
• Safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to use your own initiative and make instant decisions offering sound advice.
• Ability to travel around the area.
An enhanced DBS is required for this position.
Working for us
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…
Contact and Apply
If you would like to learn more about our opportunity, we recommend contacting Chris Brown via chris.brown@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01723 232519 or Hilary Robinson via hilary.robinson@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01723 383541, prior to applying.
To apply, we want to know about you and your motivation. Please complete the supporting evidence section of the application form on what your motivation is for applying, and how you meet the essential criteria.
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards brochure
Key Dates
Closing date: 27th March 2026
Interview date: 10th April 2026
Venue for Interview: Town Hall, St. Nicholas Street, Scarborough YO11 2HG.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.