At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage temporary accommodation properties and support homeless households in West London.
- Company: Busy Local Authority focused on homelessness prevention.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional development and collaboration with dedicated teams.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in local authority roles and strong financial admin skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29.49 - 29.49 £ per hour.
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in West London, are looking for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their homelessness prevention operations.
Position: Temporary Accommodation Officer
Rate: £29.49 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (Dec 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Purpose: To directly manage a range of properties acquired for temporary accommodation for homeless households. Tasks include void management, lettings, tenancy management, rent arrears, repairs, landlord liaison and related areas.
Job Responsibilities:
- To contract manage the various suppliers of accommodation (PLAs & HALs) ensuring invoices are processed efficiently and compliance regarding contractual responsibilities.
- To monitor and visit temporary accommodation tenants and ensure authorised occupation, vacation and repossession on proper discharge of the Council's duties under homelessness legislation and to ensure that all properties are fully compliant with Health and Safety standards.
- To work in conjunction with all teams within Housing Solutions to ensure coordinated service delivery to statutorily homeless households.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
- Previous experience working as a Temporary Accommodation Officer or similar.
- Good financial admin skills including: Advanced MS Excel Skills, Tangible Power BI Skills, Proven reporting and analysing data skills.
- 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 send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.
To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment.
Temporary Accommodation Officer in London employer: Tempting Recruitment
Join a dedicated Local Authority in West Yorkshire, where your role as a Homelessness Prevention Officer will make a tangible difference in the community. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while working alongside passionate colleagues committed to preventing homelessness. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters meaningful relationships with various agencies and community groups.
