Working in the Private Housing and Accessible Homes teams means making a tangible difference every day. Whether you're improving rental standards, helping vulnerable residents live independently, or addressing housing safety concerns, you'll be part of a team that cares about the community and each other.
We offer a range of career pathways, from entry-level roles to specialist and senior positions. Staff can develop expertise in areas such as enforcement, housing advice, licensing, fire safety and accessibility services, supported by training, mentoring and clear progression routes.
Responsible for maintaining and improving housing standards in the private rented and owner‑occupied sectors, ensuring homes are safe, well‑managed and compliant with regulations.
Find out what a day in the life is like for:
- Inspects properties covered by licensing schemes, ensuring they meet required standards.
- Investigates complaints and ensures landlords carry out necessary improvements.
- Takes enforcement action when landlords and property agents fail to comply.
Works to ensure landlords meet their legal responsibilities across the private rented sector.
Identifies unlicensed properties and investigates complaints in licensing areas.
Responds to tenant concerns in non licensing areas, ensuring homes are safe and habitable.
Supports tenants facing harassment or illegal eviction and ensures compliance with consumer protection laws.
Ensures buildings over 18m comply with the Building Safety Act, focusing on fire safety and safe escape routes.
Provides guidance to homeowners, private tenants and landlords, managing enquiries and complaints.
Coordinates engagement with landlords and tenants, including the Bristol Landlord Forum and regional panels.
Works to bring empty homes back into use through support and enforcement.
Partners with WE Care and Lendology CIC to offer financial assistance for home repairs and energy efficiency improvements.
Supports apprentices and staff training to ensure ongoing development.
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A multi-disciplinary team helping older and disabled residents remain independent through aids, adaptations and Technology Enabled Care.
- Assessment and Advice: works with Adult Care and Care Direct to identify suitable adaptations or assistive technologies.
- Home Adaptations: coordinates installation of adaptations and supports residents who choose their own contractors.
- Technology Enabled Care: provides and installs assistive technology to help people stay safe and independent.