Accommodation Officer - Temporary Housing & Safeguarding

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Accommodation Officer in Newport to support the response to homelessness. This temporary role, paying £15.83 per hour, involves assisting with bookings for temporary accommodations and managing housing provision. Candidates should have proven experience in housing services and demonstrate energy, resilience, and a proactive work ethic. The role includes office duties and requires personal transport for travel between properties. Some hybrid working flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing rent accounts and minimizing debt.
• Ability to safeguard tenants and identify their support needs.
• Proficiency in completing licence agreements and housing benefit forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookings for temporary accommodation.
• Manage Temporary, Transitional and Settled housing provision.
• Travel between properties for the role.

Skills

Energy and resilience

Proven experience in housing services

Proactive work ethic

Ability to maintain high performance under pressure

Job description

A staffing agency is seeking an Accommodation Officer in Newport to support the response to homelessness. This temporary role, paying £15.83 per hour, involves assisting with bookings for temporary accommodations and managing housing provision. Candidates should have proven experience in housing services and demonstrate energy, resilience, and a proactive work ethic. The role includes office duties and requires personal transport for travel between properties. Some hybrid working flexibility is offered.