Temporary Accommodation Officer

V85103119

£24.05 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

South East London, Greater London

Public Sector And Council

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Temporary Accommodation Officer
South East London
£24.05 p/hr umbrella
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Initial 6 month ongoing contract
This period closes on Friday March 21 2025 at 0:00.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To be accountable to the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer for the management of Temporary Accommodation, including Council, Registered Providers, Private Sector Leased and Emergency Overnight Accommodation.
For the provision of a tenancy and support service to homeless households.

MAIN DUTIES:

To identify and report repairs within Temporary Accommodation units to Property Services staff and other landlords, ensuring that accommodation is maintained to the highest possible standard.
To have responsibility for visiting households that have been assisted with temporary or other housing options and for advising them on: payment of charges, tenure conditions and security, utilities, reporting of repairs and provision of furnishings.
To carry out regular visits to all temporary accommodation units, both within and outside the borough, to ensure that properties are being occupied and are being maintained to the appropriate standard. To arrange for the termination or withdrawal of a placement as required.
To identify service users with support needs and refer them to appropriate support or resettlement services.
To liaise closely with support services industry statutory agencies to ensure that the needs of vulnerable applicants are identified and assessed.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.

Please only apply for this position if you are currently working as a Temporary Accommodation Officer

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