Overview
Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer
Location: North London
Rate: £26.19
Schedule: Hybrid
Hours: 36 hours per week
Type: Temporary (Ongoing)
Social Housing Experience Required
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitating the temporary accommodation allocation process, including assessing and placing homeless households into suitable and affordable accommodation in line with statutory duties
* Sourcing and booking temporary accommodation placements on a daily basis
* Assessing applicants' housing needs and ensuring appropriate placements, including handling difficult conversations such as refusals and discharging duty where required
* Completing sign-ups into temporary accommodation, including all relevant documentation and housing benefit claims
* Working collaboratively with internal teams to achieve the best housing outcomes for residents
* Coordinating logistics such as transport, removals, and storage for households moving in and out of accommodation
* Updating housing systems accurately to ensure compliance with legal obligations for both landlord and tenant
* Supporting emergency decants and transfers
* Providing advice and guidance on housing options, including temporary and social housing
* Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation, including safeguarding and equality standards
* Participating in training and supporting the induction of new staff
* Carrying out any additional duties in line with the role
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