TA Move on Officer - Berkshire Local Authority
Job Description
Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer (Contract)
Local Authority in Berkshire
Are you a TA Move on Officer looking for your next assignment? A local authority in Berkshire are looking for TA move on Officers to join their team on a contract basis. See below.
Role Purpose
The Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer is responsible for delivering effective move-on support to households living in temporary accommodation across Slough. The role ensures that residents are assessed, supported, and guided towards sustainable long-term housing solutions, working proactively to reduce time spent in temporary accommodation and improve housing outcomes for vulnerable households.
Key Responsibilities
Move-On Case Management
* Manage a caseload of households residing in temporary accommodation, providing tailored advice and support to progress them into suitable long-term housing.
* Conduct assessments to identify housing needs, barriers, and support requirements, producing individual move-on plans.
* Work with clients to increase tenancy readiness, including budgeting, welfare support, rent in advance planning, and understanding tenancy responsibilities.
Housing Solutions & Partnership Working
* Liaise with internal teams such as Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention, Social Care, and Allocations to facilitate smooth transitions into permanent or supported accommodation.
* Develop and maintain relationships with external partners including housing associations, private landlords, supported housing providers, and voluntary sector agencies.
* Support clients to access the private rented sector where appropriate, including assisting with viewings, applications, deposits, and incentive schemes.
Temporary Accommodation Management
* Monitor occupancy, move-on progress, and household needs within temporary accommodation placements.
* Ensure timely and safe move-outs from TA, coordinating with landlords, providers, and contractors.
* Identify households who are "stuck" in TA and intervene early to remove barriers to move-on.
Compliance, Documentation & Reporting
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on case management systems in line with council procedures and statutory homelessness requirements.
* Track outcomes, produce performance reports, and contribute to reducing the number of households in temporary accommodation.
* Ensure all safeguarding concerns are escalated appropriately and act in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience working in homelessness, housing support, housing allocations, or related public-sector/social-care fields.
* Strong knowledge of temporary accommodation processes, move-on pathways, and housing options (including PRS, social housing, and supported accommodation).
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work empathetically with vulnerable households.
* Ability to work independently, manage a busy caseload, and meet performance targets.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Understanding of relevant legislation such as the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and safeguarding duties.
Desirable
* Experience within a local authority housing service.
* Knowledge of Slough's local housing market and provider network.
* Ability to speak additional community languages (advantageous but not required).
Contract Details
* Role: Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer
* Type: Contract (full-time)
* Location: Berkshire (office, accommodation sites, and community-based work)
* Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 2/3 days in the office 2/3 days from home
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