Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer

Our local authority client based in South London are urgently seeking an experienced-Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer.

*-24.05 an hour Umbrella

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.
• To undertake the sign-up of applicants being admitted to temporary accommodation and to act as a point of contact in resolving any issues that arise.

MAIN DUTIES

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. To identify service users with support needs and refer them to appropriate support or resettlement services.
5. To liaise closely with support services industry statutory agencies to ensure that the needs of vulnerable applicants are identified and assessed.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.