Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer
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£23.54 per hour PAYE (£30.74 per hour Umbrella, increasing to £31.69 per hour Umbrella from the 13th timesheet onwards)
Location: Newham, East London
Hours: Full-Time, 36 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract with Likely Extension
Driving Requirement: Clean UK Driving Licence and Own Vehicle Essential
We are currently recruiting for several experienced Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to join a busy Housing Service on an initial 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.
This is a predominantly field-based role, with the majority of your time spent travelling across the London Borough of Newham carrying out visits to temporary accommodation properties. You will play a key role in ensuring accommodation is occupied appropriately, properties are maintained to the required standard, and residents receive the support they need.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular occupancy checks and welfare visits at temporary accommodation properties.
- Undertake property inspections and identify repairs, health and safety concerns, or tenancy breaches.
- Investigate suspected non-occupation, abandonment, unlawful subletting, and other forms of accommodation misuse.
- Liaise with residents, landlords, managing agents, and internal teams to resolve issues.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and make referrals where required.
- Maintain accurate case records and update housing management systems.
- Support the effective management of temporary accommodation stock across the borough.
About You
To be considered, you should have:
- Experience working within Housing, Homelessness, Temporary Accommodation, Tenancy Management, or a similar frontline housing environment.
- Experience conducting property visits, inspections, tenancy checks, or compliance-related work.
- Strong communication, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
- A clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. xgikmsk
What's on Offer?
- £23.54 per hour PAYE
- £30.74 per hour Umbrella
- £31.69 per hour Umbrella from the 13th timesheet onwards
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday (36 hours per week)
- Predominantly field-based role
- Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension
- Opportunity to work within a fast-paced and rewarding housing environment, supporting v...
Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer employer: Adecco Careers
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