Temporary Accommodation Officer

• Temporary Accommodation Officer
• Public Sector - Local Authority in Wandsworth
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
• Temporary Role - 3 months with likely extension
• 17.27 per hour PAYE / 22.33 per hour Umbrella
• Paid Annual Leave entitlement with Adecco (PAYE route ONLY)
• IT Equipment Provided
• Full time office- unfortunately remote working is not an option for this role at this time

*Experience of temporary accommodation or social housing/ homelessness is a key requirement therefore applicants without evidence on their cv will not be considered. *

Responsible for the allocation of all temporary accommodation under relevant homeless legislation and Codes of Guidance for Richmond and Wandsworth Council. Responsible for regular inspection, management, and liaison with 3rd party landlords.

Duties:

• Responsible for the allocation and letting of all types of temporary accommodation within statutory guidelines, under each Councils' sovereign housing duties and Homeless Code of Guidance.
• Manage the placements of clients into temporary accommodation to ensure the best use of the temporary accommodation and minimise the use of Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Ensuring families are not in Bed and Breakfast any longer than 6 weeks.
• Responsible for making suitability assessments in accordance with Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and the Code of Guidance to ensure that clients are placed in appropriate accommodation to counteract any negative s202 decision.
• Responsible for the administrative functions in relation to all offers of all temporary accommodation. To include the refusal of offers including discharge of the Councils housing duty where appropriate.
• Complete and make assessments on the reasonableness of refusals of any temporary accommodation including the statutory discharge of duty, investigation of suitability reviews and cancellation of accommodation.
• Responsible for the management of accommodation provided to homeless households occupying various type of temporary accommodation managed by third party landlords/provider.
• To attend court where relevant to matters of litigation or other legal proceedings. To draft replies for reports in respect of enquiries from Councillors, members, LGO, solicitors and other agencies.
• Carry out regular inspections of temporary accommodation and assessing physical conditions in line with HHSRS to ensure good standard of accommodation is provided and reported where concerned.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of complex legislation applicable with particular experience with Homelessness Legislation HRA 2017 Suitability of Temporary Accommodation and relevant case law, welfare benefits, and Landlord and Tenant Law.
• HHSRS/ Health and Safety property inspections

Experience and Skills:

• Working with Landlords and Agents to deliver private sector properties for the use of Temporary or settled accommodation.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, using own initiative.
• Good communication skills both written and orally.
• Experience of using IT applications

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