Temporary Accommodation Officer

Client Local Authority in WandsworthJob Title Temporary Accommodation OfficerPay Rate 20.12 an hour PAYE/ 26.65 an hour UMBRELLAHours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)Duration Initial 3 month contractLocation FULLY OFFICED BASED. 5 DAYS A WEEK IN WANDSWORTH TOWN HALLDescription Specific Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the allocation and letting of all types of temporary accommodation within statutory guidelines, under each Councils'' sovereign housing duties and Homeless Code of Guidance.Manage the placements of clients into temporary accommodation to ensure the best use of the temporary accommodation and minimise the use of Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Ensuring families are not in Bed and Breakfast any longer than 6 weeks.Responsible for making suitability assessments in accordance with Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and the Code of Guidance to ensure that clients are placed in appropriate accommodation to counteract any negative s202 decisionResponsible for the administrative functions in relation to all offers of all temporary accommodation. To include the refusal of offers including discharge of the Councils housing duty where appropriate.Complete and make assessments on the reasonableness of refusals of any temporary accommodation including the statutory discharge of duty, investigation of suitability reviews and cancellation of accommodation.Responsible for the management of accommodation provided to homeless households occupying various type of temporary ..... full job details .....