Job Description

We are working closely with a local authority in Lambeth to assist with the appointment of a Temporary Accommodation Officer, on a 6.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £163.59- £215.39 per day

Summary:

To manage the day-to-day allocation, placement and management of Temporary Accommodation, including emergency accommodation, and provide advice, support and casework to residents to help them move on from temporary accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Allocate a range of temporary accommodation, including emergency accommodation, and coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Ensure the efficient and cost-effective use of available temporary accommodation.
• Monitor placements and minimise inappropriate use of shared accommodation, particularly for families with children.
• Maintain accurate records and track households throughout their temporary accommodation placement.
• Manage a varied portfolio of temporary accommodation, including leased properties, hostels, direct lets, B&Bs and annexe placements.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of private-sector landlord and tenant legislation.
• Practical understanding of housing problems and the allocation of temporary and permanent accommodation.
• Knowledge of property standards, health and safety requirements, regulations and relevant legislation.

Essentials:

• Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable customers within a housing or homelessness environment.
• Experience of managing a personal caseload, working independently and as part of a team, prioritising workloads and meeting performance targets.
• Experience of contract and performance monitoring.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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