33 housing accommodation officer jobs found in Folkestone

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Accommodation Officer for a Local Authority Client in Folkestone. In this role, you will carry out day-to-day checks and tasks in temporary accommodation, helping to make sure properties are safe, ready for use, and supported effectively for residents. Duties: Carry out checks, inspections and inventories in temporary accommodation Help prepare council-owned properties to a lettable standard Support move-ins, move-outs and respond to day-to-day issues in TA Liaise with providers and the housing team to ensure accommodation is arranged and maintained promptlyQualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Experience working in housing, homelessness services, or property management Understanding of temporary accommodation or similar residential settings Experience carrying out property checks, inspections, or basic compliance tasks Confident using IT systems and recording information...

Job Title: Housing Accommodation Officer Contract: 3 Months Temporary Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Role Overview We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Part-Time Housing Accommodation Officer to support the management and delivery of Temporary Accommodation (TA). This is a hands-on, varied role requiring a mix of office-based work, home working, and regular onsite visits. The successful candidate will work closely with the housing team and external providers to ensure TA properties are safe, compliant, and ready for occupation at short notice. Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of Temporary Accommodation to a lettable standard Conduct property inspections and spot checks Carry out fire alarm checks within TA properties Complete inventories for accommodation units Manage check-ins, often at short notice Carry out check-outs and final inspections Respond to and resolve TA-related issues Provide general support to the wider housing...

Housing Accommodation Officer Contract: 3 Month contract from start date. Pay: £16.64–£18.86 per hour (DOE) — equivalent to £32,103–£36,389 per annum Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Mileage: Paid at HMRC rate (45p per mile) Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable households and ensuring safe, well-managed accommodation? We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Housing Accommodation Officer to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will split their time between office-based work, home working, and onsite visits — primarily to temporary accommodation in the Folkestone and Hythe areas. Please note: You will be required to work from the office with the team every Wednesday. Key Responsibilities * Carry out spot checks on Temporary Accommodation (TA) * Complete fire alarm testing in TA * Conduct and maintain TA inventories *...

Senior Environmental Health Housing Officer - Maidstone Contract RATE NEGOTIABLE 28 hrs pw – 4 days, 2 days onsite, 2 days work from home Duties and responsibilties To lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of private sector housing functions relating to housing improvement across the borough, ensuring the provision of a high-quality, customer-focused service. The role involves managing a caseload and taking appropriate enforcement action to address property disrepair and energy efficiency deficiencies in residential accommodation, using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant statutory powers. The postholder will also be responsible for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and enforcement, as well as the management of empty properties, drainage issues, and other related duties as reasonably required. To find out more information please contact Abbie at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity...

DEPARTMENT: HOUSING AND SAFER COMMUNITIES SECTION: ALLOCATIONS AND TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION SERVICE DESIGNATION OF POST: LETTINGS OFFICER RESPONSIBLE TO: SENIOR LETTINGS OFFICER Purpose of Job: Responsible to the Senior Lettings Officer for the day to day operations in respect of the Choice Based Lettings System, nominations to Housing Associations, Mutual Exchanges and Special Schemes as required. Main Duties: 1. To be responsible for the efficient and sensitive letting and pre letting of both Council and Housing Association properties. 2. To undertake nominations to Special Schemes and Housing Associations, ensuring all nominations procedures are followed 3. To deputise for the Senior Lettings Officer in their absence and supervise Lettings Assistants as appropriate. 4. To preparing reports and undertaking special projects and investigations as required. 5. To responding to correspondence, including Members’ casework and enquiries from other services, agencies and Senior...

My client is a housing provider based in South London looking to recruit a Housing Support Officer to work as part of their established team. As the Housing Support Officer you will be carrying out a range of duties. some of which are but not limited to: You will be required to provide a service for the clients and ensure they are housing ready at the housing staging post and once housing ready, you will explore move on options for the clients in order to sustain meaningful accommodation and avoid being back to rough sleeping. You will support rough sleepers by ensuring that referrals are made to relevant services, in line with local objectives and targets. Responsibilities: ● To provide 1:1 support to Service Users Face to Face or via telephone communication ● Ensure that Service users are registered with local Healthcare professionals (GP, Dentist) ideally within the first 7 days of their placement commencement with the provider ● Support Service users to complete Housing...

Temporary Accommodation Officer Lambeth Contract £23.51 per hour PAYE or £30.67 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Temporary Accommodation Officer 3 Days in the office 2 days remote Must have previous relevant experience of working in homelessness specifically Temporary Accommodation Management Be part of the temporary accommodation team, managing and procuring various types of temporary accommodation This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Allocate a variety of temporary accommodation units including emergency accommodation, and control and conduct all activities leading to admissions and discharges where appropriate in order to achieve the most efficient and economic use of accommodation available. Minimise the inappropriate use of shared accommodation for families with children and ensure that all clients are effectively tracked, monitored and moved...

A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Discharge of Duty / Move On Officer to join their Housing & Homelessness Service. This role focuses on bringing the council's housing duty to a timely and lawful conclusion, supporting households to move on from temporary accommodation and securing suitable, sustainable housing outcomes in line with legislation. Deliver effective move‑on solutions for households owed duties under S188 and S193, ensuring decisions are robust, lawful and clearly evidenced. Assess and determine the suitability of accommodation in line with the HRA 2017 and relevant guidance. Proactively procure private rented sector properties, negotiating with landlords to secure appropriate and affordable accommodation. Support the discharge of duty through direct offers, suitability letters and homelessness decisions on the day where required. What you'll need: Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation, including S188, S193, the Housing Reform...

We're recruiting an experienced Complaints and Repairs Officer to join a busy Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement service within a London local authority. This role will focus heavily on managing complaints, repairs casework and resident enquiries across temporary accommodation services. You will be responsible for investigating complaints, responding to Ombudsman and Members enquiries, liaising with residents and managing agents, and ensuring repairs and property-related issues are resolved effectively and in line with corporate policies and procedures. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills alongside experience within temporary accommodation, housing management, property management, repairs and maintenance, or complaints handling within a local authority or housing setting. The Role - Manage complaints and repairs casework across temporary accommodation services. - Investigate Stage 1 and Stage 2 complaints in line with the...

Temporary Accommodation Officer 📍 London (On-site initially, moving to hybrid) 💼 Contract Role We’re currently working with a forward-thinking London local authority to recruit an experienced Temporary Accommodation Officer to support a busy Housing Needs service. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation placements to join a high-performing team. 🔑 The Role You will be responsible for the allocation, management, and monitoring of temporary accommodation placements, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and delivering a high-quality service to homeless households. Initially, the role will be fully office-based to support onboarding and training, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid working arrangement following a successful first few weeks. 🧩 Key Responsibilities * Managing the allocation and letting of temporary accommodation in line with legislation * Coordinating...

Are you commercially minded, relationship-driven, and passionate about tackling homelessness? Join the Housing Supply Team and play a key role in securing high-quality accommodation for residents in need. As a Housing Supply Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of increasing the supply of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) housing to meet demand and ensure compliance with local policies and procedures. Your work will directly support the Council in fulfilling its statutory homelessness duties while delivering sustainable, practical housing solutions. If you are an experienced Housing Supply Officer then tis is the role for you! Housing Supply Officer - What You’ll Be Doing Working proactively with the market to increase the supply of TA and PRS accommodation. Securing Private Rented Sector properties on commercially sustainable terms for use by Enfield households. Procuring Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties for...

Do you have experience as a Housing SolutionsOfficer? Do you want to work with a knowledgeable team of peers to help reduce the number of people in temporary accommodation? I’m excited to be able to recruit for my client who are looking for an experienced applicant to join an expanding Housing Solutions Team. If you are an experienced Housing Solutions Officer then this is the role for you! Main Duties Include: Provide a quality service of housing solutions, advice, and homeless prevention casework to fulfil the authority’s statutory function to prevent homelessness in accordance with Housing Act 1996. Ensure the robust processing of homeless applications and appropriate accurate and quality advice is given to prevent all aspects of homelessness. Use all available homelessness prevention tools to sustain tenancies or secure suitable, affordable accommodation. Writing and issuing robust Section 184 decisions. Provide a comprehensive statutory service of advice and assistance to all...

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Home Finder Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex. What the Job Will Be Doing * Procuring private rented sector (PRS) properties to support homelessness prevention, relief and temporary accommodation duties * Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and private sector partners to increase housing supply * Negotiating with landlords and managing agents to secure suitable accommodation for residents * Supporting residents to access PRS accommodation, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation * Ensuring all properties meet required standards, compliance and legislative requirements * Carrying out property inspections prior to acquisition and during use * Maintaining accurate records of landlord engagement and property procurement activity * Working collaboratively with internal teams to meet housing demand and deliver statutory duties * Meeting...

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Home Finder Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex. What the Job Will Be Doing * Procuring private rented sector (PRS) properties to support homelessness prevention, relief and temporary accommodation duties * Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and private sector partners to increase housing supply * Negotiating with landlords and managing agents to secure suitable accommodation for residents * Supporting residents to access PRS accommodation, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation * Ensuring all properties meet required standards, compliance and legislative requirements * Carrying out property inspections prior to acquisition and during use * Maintaining accurate records of landlord engagement and property procurement activity * Working collaboratively with internal teams to meet housing demand and deliver statutory duties * Meeting...

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Home Finder Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex. What the Job Will Be Doing * Procuring private rented sector (PRS) properties to support homelessness prevention, relief and temporary accommodation duties * Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and private sector partners to increase housing supply * Negotiating with landlords and managing agents to secure suitable accommodation for residents * Supporting residents to access PRS accommodation, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation * Ensuring all properties meet required standards, compliance and legislative requirements * Carrying out property inspections prior to acquisition and during use * Maintaining accurate records of landlord engagement and property procurement activity * Working collaboratively with internal teams to meet housing demand and deliver statutory duties * Meeting...

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex. What the Job Will Be Doing * Managing a caseload of residents at risk of homelessness, providing tailored housing advice and prevention solutions * Assessing homelessness applications in line with Housing Act 1996 (Part VII) and relevant legislation * Delivering proactive homelessness prevention, including early intervention and crisis management * Supporting residents to access a wide range of housing options, including private rented sector and move-on accommodation * Working closely with landlords, agents and partner organisations to secure suitable housing solutions * Providing advice on tenancy rights, security of tenure and welfare benefits to prevent homelessness * Managing complex and high-risk cases, including safeguarding and vulnerability considerations * Liaising with internal teams...

We are looking for a driven and commercially aware Housing Procurement Officer to join our Housing team. You will play a key role in increasing the supply of good-quality accommodation by sourcing and securing private rented properties for use as temporary accommodation and longer-term council housing. Working closely with landlords, agents, and internal housing teams, you will help reduce reliance on emergency accommodation and support the council in meeting its duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Key Responsibilities Procure private sector properties for use as temporary accommodation and council-managed housing Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, letting agents, and property providers Negotiate lease agreements and financial terms to secure cost-effective accommodation Identify suitable properties in line with housing demand, location needs, and affordability criteria Ensure all properties meet required standards,...

Job Description: Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated Allocations Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing allocation processes, ensuring efficient distribution of resources, and maintaining accurate records. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational skills and experience in negotiation and property management software such as Yardi. The position is paid and suitable for candidates eager to contribute to organisational efficiency and service excellence. Responsibilities: * No direct supervisory responsibility however may be requirement to assist in induction and training of peers and new employees. * To demonstrate understanding of the Council’s Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of ‘putting our residents first’. * To provide holistic, informed and accurate housing advice which is “right first time”, to all...

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and professional Accommodation Officer to oversee and manage housing arrangements within our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating accommodation services, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational and negotiation skills to contribute to a well-functioning housing environment. The Accommodation Officer will work closely with tenants, service providers, and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations and uphold high standards of service delivery. Responsibilities * Manage and coordinate accommodation allocations in accordance with organisational policies and tenant needs. * Act as the primary point of contact for tenants regarding housing queries, concerns, and requests. * Negotiate lease terms, renewals, and other agreements with tenants and external partners to...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for a Home Finder Officer on behalf of a Local Auhtority. Job Title: Home Finder Officer Contract Duration: 5 Months Hours Per Week: 36 Working Pattern: Hybrid ROLE PURPOSE: * Provide an efficient, high-quality, and resident-focused service to diverse client groups. Meet targets for procuring accommodation in the private rented sector for the Council's use in prevention and relief duties, temporary accommodation duties and move on duties. * Increase the number of households accessing the private rented (PRS) to avoid Temporary Accommodation (TA) and move on from emergency and TA by efficiently securing PRS housing for residents in need. Procure PRS properties on commercially viable terms for Hillingdon households and manage relationships with landlords. Provide advice and guidance to landlords to build trust in the PRS market and develop relationships, thereby increasing the supply of accommodation. Qualifications: * Hold...