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I am currently representing Camden Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer this role will be: N1C 4AG Hybrid
The right candidate will:
* This is a varied job role as we continue to build a diverse property portfolio of temporary accommodation consisting of council owned stock, leased accommodation, hostels and nightly paid accommodation located within and outside Camden borough
* You will provide an enhanced, proactive housing management service for households in our temporary accommodation including all aspects of property management to ensure that the units are well maintained, remain safe and health and safety compliant.
* You will be responsible for delivering a customer focused supportive service to homeless households residing in temporary accommodation with a focus on taking all necessary steps to maximise tenancy sustainment
* You will be responsible for ensuring that customers are supported with completing Housing Benefit application, ensuring that the rent accounts have been set and that the rent is collected
* You will liaise with landlords and property providers to build relationships and ensure that repairing obligations and health & housing safety rating standards are met.
* You'll also be managing relationships with homeless households in temporary accommodation including taking relevant action to manage tenancy breaches.
We require the following:
* Experience of dealing with a diverse and vulnerable clientele in housing/homeless related environment.
* To have and maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of homelessness legislation, case law and best practice, as it applies to temporary accommodation and basic understanding of private sector tenant and landlord legislation. xsngvjr
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
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