Temporary Accommodation Officer

Temporary Accommodation Officer Homelessness Service Slough 3 Month Contract 35 Hours A local authority in Slough are recruiting for a Temporary Accommodation Officer to directly manage properties acquired for temporary accommodation for homeless households.

The Role This Temporary Accommodation Officer vacancy will be focused on the property and housing management of temporary accommodation within the council’s homelessness service, including a focus on void management, lettings, tenancy management, rent arrears, repairs, landlord liaison, evictions and related areas.

Additional tasks and responsibilities will include:

Monitoring and Compliance: Ensure authorized occupation, vacation, and repossession of temporary accommodation, adhering to homelessness legislation and ensure properties comply with Health and Safety standards, including Health and Housing Safety Rating System and Housing Acts 1985, 2004.
Tenant Support and Advice: Provide support and advice to temporary accommodation tenants, including guidance on employment and training and make referrals to external agencies as necessary to enhance tenant well-being.
Project Management: Undertake project work, including detailed research and negotiation, and Lead projects as required, demonstrating strong project management skills.
Income Maximization: Maximize rental and fee income from all forms of Temporary Accommodation and work with Senior colleagues to procure value for money Temporary Accommodation outside the Slough area.
Operational Management: Manage the processing of void properties, ensuring compliance with safety checks, repairs, and lettings within specified timeframes and budget guidelines; monitor and enforce contracts or Service Level Agreements with temporary accommodation providers to ensure effective management of stock.

The Candidate To be considered for this Temporary Accommodation Officer role, you will require previous experience working within a temporary accommodation service and with the homeless client group, as well as the following knowledge and skills:

Extensive Temporary Accommodation Management: Demonstrated extensive experience managing a portfolio of Temporary Accommodation, addressing suitability issues, and ensuring effective income collection.
Front Line Housing Service Expertise: Proven experience in a high-profile front-line housing needs service, adept at handling complex needs, with a strong commitment to equalities and thriving in a diverse environment.
Cultural Sensitivity and Urban Environment Experience: Successfully worked in a multi-cultural community and urban environment, showcasing adaptability and cultural awareness.
Expertise in Housing Law and Tenancy Management: Possesses a working knowledge of housing law related to security of tenure, tenanted property management, and the Council's temporary accommodation duties for homeless households.

The Contract This is Temporary Accommodation Officer vacancy is on an initial 3 month contract, working 36 hours per week between the hours of 9 and 5.

The contract is to cover the recruitment process for a permanent role, so has a chance of being extended or made permanent.Referral Bonus If this Service Manager role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.

If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.How to Apply If you are interested in this Service Manager role, please send your CV lee .

mc millan @ service care .

org .

uk or call me on 01 772 20 89 66 discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this Service Manager role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region