At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct visits to ensure temporary accommodation is safe and properly occupied.
- Company: Royal Borough of Greenwich, committed to community diversity and support.
- Benefits: Fixed-term role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mobile role with travel across London; driving licence essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing services while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Understanding of housing issues and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32427 - 39633 £ per year.
The role involves being a proactive and organised Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to ensure temporary accommodation is safe, suitable, and properly occupied. This is a field-based role involving scheduled and unannounced visits to properties across London and outside London. Responsibilities include:
- Verifying occupancy
- Identifying property and safeguarding concerns
- Investigating potential tenancy breaches and housing fraud
- Ensuring residents comply with their licence or tenancy conditions
Working independently, you will use your judgement and investigative skills to identify risks, gather evidence, and recommend appropriate action.
About You
We are looking for a confident and organised officer who will bring:
- An understanding of housing, homelessness, and temporary accommodation
- Knowledge of HHSRS, safeguarding, and common property condition issues
- The ability to identify potential housing fraud, non-occupation, and breaches of licence or tenancy conditions
- Confidence in carrying out scheduled and unannounced visits independently
- The ability to assess risks, gather evidence, and make sound recommendations
- Strong communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills
- A commitment to providing a good service and supporting residents to access appropriate services
This is a mobile role requiring regular travel across London and to out-of-borough temporary accommodation placements. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential requirements for this role.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated.
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Contact Details:
Royal Borough Of Greenwich Recruitment Team
