Emergency Temporary Accommodation Officer **
We are working in partnership with a Local authority based in the Wandsworth area who are seeking a Emergency Temporary Accommodation Officers to join their Allocation Management Team.
Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extended into a permanent position.
Full Time Hours - 36 Hours per week.
Location - SW18. (hybrid working could be available)
Rate of Pay - £17 - £20 per hour - Negotiable depending on experience.
Main Duties:
You will allocate accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with the Council's policy, guidance and procedures.
Providing appropriate information, advice and guidance to applicants with a focus on managing customer's housing expectations.
Ensuring properties are allocated and agreements signed with tenants as quickly as possible so that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum.
Setting up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated in order that the council maximise the income from rents charged.Responsibilities:
To procure Nightly Paid Accommodation, to meet the needs of homeless clients to whom the Council has a statutory responsibility.
Allocation of all Temporary Accommodation - Nightly Paid accommodation/Bed and Breakfast/Private Leased Annexes/Private Sector Leasing, to families presenting as homeless, in accordance with the Councils Temporary Allocation Placement Policy, and the Suitability Order (Housing Act 1996).
When required initiate the transfer of clients to more suitable Temporary Accommodation or refer clients for nomination to longer term settled accommodation.
Negotiating with managing agents to maximise procurement opportunities in line with procedures to demonstrate best use of financial resources to reach an optimum portfolio mix.
To ensure properties are suitably allocated and signed up as quickly as possible so that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum.
In addition, set up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated in order that the council maximise the income from rents charged.Experience/Knowledge Needed:
Local Authority / Public Sector.
Temporary Accommodation Placements.
Knowledge of homelessness legislation.We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity
To apply for this role please email & call Dane on (phone number removed)