Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lambeth to assist with the appointment of a Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer on a 6.5-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 22.51 - 29.67 per hour

Summary:

Temporary Accommodation Move On Officermanage a caseload of households identify suitable accommodation options address barriers to rehousing and facilitate successful moves into permanent accommodation. The role is essential in reducing the length of stay in temporary accommodation and ensuring efficient use of available housing resources.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of households ready to move on from temporary accommodation into settled housing.
• Assess housing needs and update housing assessments and supporting documentation as required.
• Identify and match households to suitable accommodation including private rented sector properties social housing supported housing and other settled accommodation options.
• Work closely with Lettings Negotiators to ensure properties are allocated efficiently and remain occupied.
• Establish and understand households rehousing and resettlement needs including affordability location requirements and support needs.
• Liaise with internal departments and external agencies including Social Care healthcare professionals and support providers to facilitate successful housing outcomes.

Essentials:

• Experience working within housing homelessness temporary accommodation tenancy sustainment or a related field.
• Knowledge of housing legislation homelessness duties and housing allocation processes.
• Experience managing complex caseloads and supporting vulnerable individuals or families.
• Strong communication negotiation and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and partner agencies.

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 Enhanced 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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