Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 18.30- 23.28 per hour

Summary:

The Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer plays a vital role in supporting the Royal Borough of Greenwichs housing duties. You will be responsible for conducting regular visits to temporary accommodation properties both within and outside of London. The primary purpose of these visits is to verify occupancy ensure residents are complying with their tenancy or license conditions and confirm that property standards meet statutory guidelines. By maintaining accurate records and identifying risks you ensure that placements remain safe suitable and compliant with the Homeless Code of Guidance

Responsibilities:

• Conduct both scheduled and unannounced visits to temporary accommodation to confirm resident occupation
• Ensure property standards comply with sovereign housing duties and statutory guidelines.
• Ensure residents understand and adhere to the terms of their license or tenancy agreements.
• Identify service users with specific support needs and refer them to appropriate internal or external support services
• Maintain accurate detailed records of visit data and provide observations to support ongoing case monitoring.
• Strictly adhere to the Councils lone working policies including using safety equipment and maintaining regular contact with the team during visits.
• Assist in statistical monitoring customer surveys and consultation activities to improve service effectiveness.

Essentials:

• Experience in carrying out property visits or inspections to verify occupancy and assess property standards.
• Proven ability to investigate issues like non-occupation or subletting and document a clear chronology of events.
• Sharp eye for detail to identify property risks non-compliance or safeguarding concerns.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Standard DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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