Visiting Officer

Visiting Officer Location: Hornton Street, W8 7NX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 20.86 per day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Complete home visits to temporary accommodation residents and those applying as homeless, ensuring data collection to shape services and identify high-need groups. Conduct dynamic risk assessments to identify health and safety concerns, including fire safety and evacuation capabilities. Verify accommodation suitability under relevant legislation and address disrepair issues by liaising with appropriate services. Identify and report suspected fraud related to housing tenancies or applications. Promote fire safety practices, including testing alarms and referring to the Housing Fire Safety Team when necessary. Support vulnerable residents by identifying abuse or neglect, ensuring they receive appropriate support. Advise residents on capital works plans and provide feedback to relevant teams. Capture and verify household data to ensure adequate tenant support. Encourage residents to complete Equality Monitoring forms to enhance service profiling. Respond to emergency incidents and integrate learning into service improvements. Provide tenancy and housing advice, referring residents to relevant departments when needed. Participate in service improvement initiatives and resident meetings to enhance service delivery. Communicate updates on homelessness ..... full job details .....