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Temporary Accommodation Officer

Temporary Accommodation Officer

Service Care Solutions - Housing

Posted 8 days ago, valid for 6 days

Ashford, Kent TN23 8AF

£13.64 - £14.49 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Temporary Accommodation Allocations Officer position in Ashford is a full-time, temporary role lasting 3 months.
Candidates should have experience in managing temporary accommodation within a housing or local authority setting.
The salary for this role ranges from £16.00 to £17.00 per hour for LTD company rates, or £13.64 to £14.49 per hour on a PAYE basis.
Responsibilities include client placement, ensuring health and safety standards, and maintaining accurate records.
Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations are essential for this role.

Temporary Accommodation Allocations OfficerAshfordTemporaryFull timeAre you experienced in managing temporary accommodation and passionate about supporting those in housing need? We are looking for a dedicated Temporary Accommodation Allocations Officer to join a busy Local Authority team in Ashford and help ensure safe, suitable placements for residents.THE ROLEAs a Temporary Accommodation Allocations Officer, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day placement of clients into temporary accommodation, ensuring suitability, safety, and efficiency at every step.

Match clients to available temporary accommodation through thorough suitability checks
Carry out sign-ups and set up rent accounts to support income collection
Ensure accommodation meets health and safety standards through site visits and documentation reviews
Maintain accurate records on landlords, units, and placements
Respond to complaints and tenancy issues, escalating when required
Coordinate movements and voids to reduce vacant property time
Liaise with internal teams to facilitate smooth transitions to permanent housing

THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role within a housing or local authority setting, particularly with temporary accommodation.

Strong knowledge of housing legislation and statutory duties
Experience in client placement and tenancy sign-up processes
Confident managing rent accounts and ensuring income collection
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Ability to handle sensitive situations and resolve tenant or landlord issues effectively

THE CONTRACTTemporary – 3 monthsFull time – 37 hours weeklyThe pay range for the role is £16.00 to £17.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £13.64 to £14.49 per hour, inclusive of holiday.HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to .uk or call on to discuss the role in more detail!If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

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