4 temporary accommodation placement officer jobs found

Temporary Accommodation Officer Location: South East London Contract: Temporary / Ongoing Rate: £26.80 per hour (Umbrella / Limited) Working Pattern: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote We are currently recruiting for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Officer to join Lewisham Council, delivering a people-focused income collection and arrears recovery service to support residents and sustain tenancies. Main Purpose of the Role To provide an effective, resident-focused income collection service that maximises rental income and minimises rent arrears, while supporting residents living in temporary accommodation. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage a caseload of rent accounts, ensuring income is maximised and tenancies are sustained Engage with residents via telephone, home visits, and office interviews Support residents to maximise income and prevent financial exclusion Represent Lewisham Council in County Court possession proceedings...

Housing Advice Officer A local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Advice Officer to join their Housing team. This role will involve delivering housing advice and homelessness services in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Key Responsibilities Assess and manage homelessness applications in line with current legislation Provide housing advice to applicants, landlords, and partner agencies Support homelessness prevention activities and temporary accommodation placements Manage Housing Register applications within a choice-based lettings scheme Maintain accurate records and contribute to statutory reporting requirements Work closely with Housing Advice Assistants and partner organisations to deliver effective housing solutions Requirements Experience working within housing options, homelessness, or housing advice services Good knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Strong communication, negotiation, and...

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...

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...