Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a car driving Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to join one of our most improved Local Authority clients (Slough Borough Council) in a temporary vacancy for the next three months (with every possibility of being extended should you perform well), working from their Berkshire office 3 times a week. This role will pay £30.00 per hour (Umbrella) to the successful candidate. \n\nIn this role you will ensure that households placed in temporary accommodation (TA) by Slough Borough Council are living in accommodation that is safe, suitable, and meets statutory standards.
The role includes carrying out regular visits and suitability assessments, preventing and detecting fraud, and working with households and providers to improve accommodation standards. The post-holder must understand the impact of living in temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfast accommodation, on individuals and families.\n\nReporting into the Head of Temporary Accommodation & Housing Allocations, this is a full time role for 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and your responsibilities will be:\n\nSuitability and Property Assessments\n\n- Conducting regular visits to temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfast and nightly paid accommodation.\n - Completing suitability assessments in line with legislation and council policy.\n - Identif...