Home Finder Officer in London

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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West London, are looking for an experienced Home Finder Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their housing needs and homelessness operations.

Position: Home Finder Officer
Rate: £35 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (October 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose:

• Provide an efficient, high-quality, and resident-focused service to diverse client groups. Meet targets for procuring accommodation in the private rented sector for the Council’s use in prevention and relief duties, temporary accommodation duties and move on duties.

Job Duties:

• Increase the number of households accessing the private rented (PRS) to avoid Temporary Accommodation (TA) and move on from emergency and TA by efficiently securing PRS housing for residents in need.
  To work as part of a team in delivering day-to-day activities of the Home Finder Team. Ensure all residents requiring TA are placed.
• Work with the Home Finder Manager to ensure that all accommodation suppliers are meticulously vetted in accordance with relevant legislation to ensure they are fit and proper landlords.
• Engage in negotiations with managing agents and landlords to secure and renew different types of temporary and permanent accommodation, ensuring the needs of homeless clients under the Council’s statutory responsibility are met.
• Build and sustain partnerships with private sector suppliers, such as estate and lettings agents, to secure PRS properties.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and associated legislation and guidance.
• A sound knowledge of current legislation related to the acquisition and leasing of property used as TA and PRS Housing.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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