Job Description
Subject: Immediate Opportunity: Housing Accommodation Officer – Maidenhead (Temp to May 2025)
We’re recruiting for an experienced Housing Accommodation Officer to join a busy Local Authority in Maidenhead (SL6). This is an immediate start temporary role running until at least May 2025, offering a great opportunity to make a real impact supporting households in temporary accommodation.
If you have strong public-sector housing experience and enjoy a mix of office and field-based work, this could be an excellent match.
About the Role
Working within the Temporary Accommodation Team, you’ll play a key part in ensuring temporary homes are safe, suitable, and well managed. You will work closely with the Housing Options and Resettlement teams to support service users throughout their stay in temporary accommodation.
This role offers real variety — from property inspections to tenancy management and customer support.
Key Responsibilities
* Procure, allocate, and manage temporary accommodation for homeless households
* Carry out property inspections and audit checks (approx. 2 days per week)
* Support residents to maintain their accommodation and resolve issues promptly
* Work collaboratively with Housing Options & Resettlement Teams
* Manage a generic caseload including rent collection duties
* Ensure accommodation remains safe, compliant, and suitable
* Provide excellent customer service and maintain accurate records using IT systems
* Travel between sites using your own vehicle
What We're Looking For
* Experience in public-sector housing (preferred)
* Ability to drive with full access to your own vehicle
* Strong customer-service skills and professional communication
* Confident with IT systems and case-management tools
* Comfortable working both independently on inspections and in the office
* Willing to undergo a Basic DBS Check
Pay & Working Pattern
* £17.09 – £19.07 per hour
* Immediate start
* Temp booking until at least May 2025
* Hybrid working:
o 2+ days per week out on property visits
o 1–2 days per week in the office
If you're a confident housing professional who enjoys a hands-on, people-focused role, we’d love to hear from you.
Please reply with your CV!