Temporary Accommodation Officer
Temporary Accommodation Officer
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Temporary Accommodation Officer on a 5month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 18.30 23.05 per hour
Summary:
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. To provide tenancy and support service to homeless household and to undertake the signup of applicants being admitted to temporary accommodation and to act as a point of contact in resolving any issues that arise.
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 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 basic 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 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1488759
Employment Type
Full Time
