Frontline Temporary Housing Officer

Adur & Worthing Councils; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement: 26 days +

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible working options

Job summary

Adur & Worthing Councils is seeking a Temporary Accommodation Officer to join the Housing Needs Team in Worthing. You will coordinate and manage placements of homeless households into temporary accommodation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The role is fast-paced and requires resilience, with close collaboration across services including Homeless Intervention, Private Sector Housing and external landlords.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating temporary accommodation placements and managing complaints.
• Ability to liaise with Housing Needs and other services.
• Strong attention to detail and resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage placements of homeless households into temporary accommodation.
• Deal with homeless households face to face, in writing and by phone; conduct inspections and home visits.

Skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills

Job description

Adur & Worthing Councils is seeking a Temporary Accommodation Officer to join the Housing Needs Team in Worthing. You will coordinate and manage placements of homeless households into temporary accommodation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The role is fast-paced and requires resilience, with close collaboration across services including Homeless Intervention, Private Sector Housing and external landlords.