We are working in partnership with a Local authority based in the Brixton area who are seeking a Temporary Accommodation Officers to join their Allocation Management Team.

Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extended into a permanent position.

Full Time Hours - 35 Hours per week.

Location - SW2. (hybrid working could be available)

Rate of Pay - £153+ per day - Negotiable depending on experience.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for the day to day allocation and management of Temporary Accommodation, and to provide support and advice to residents to assist them to move on from temporary accommodation.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and defined standards, contractual arrangements and service objectives.
• Undertake responsibilities across Temporary Accommodation Placements and Temporary Accommodation Management as directed.
• Temporary accommodation includes accommodation provided pursuant to Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, and any other temporary accommodation provision outside of this Act, including temporary accommodation provided for other services.

Responsibilities:

• 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 on from temporary accommodation where appropriate.
• Conduct visits where necessary to a range of B&B type establishments to ensure property standards are maintained and occupancy is verified; taking prompt and effective action to address breaches of licence and any disrepair issues.

Experience/Knowledge Needed:

• Local Authority / Public Sector.
• Temporary Accommodation Placements.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation.

*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*

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