Housing Placement Officer — Temporary Accommodation (Hybrid)

Tate; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Tate is seeking a Placement Officer to support the effective management of temporary accommodation placements. The role involves coordinating moves into and out of temporary accommodation, ensuring properties are used efficiently while meeting residents' needs.

You will handle issues during placements, including repairs, transfers and anti-social behaviour. The position requires housing legislation knowledge and the ability to work with residents, providers and internal teams to maintain safe,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation relevant to housing options.
• Understanding of welfare benefits and housing benefit systems.
• Knowledge of responsibilities of tenants, landlords and providers.
• Awareness of how housing policy changes affect options and service delivery.
• Understanding health and safety in residential accommodation.
• Experience assessing housing need and suitable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate moves into and out of temporary accommodation.
• Ensure properties are used efficiently while meeting residents' needs.
• Manage issues during a placement: repairs, transfers, neighbour disputes, ASB.
• Work with residents, providers and internal teams to maintain safe housing options.

Skills

Housing policy knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Job description

Tate is seeking a Placement Officer to support the effective management of temporary accommodation placements. The role involves coordinating moves into and out of temporary accommodation, ensuring properties are used efficiently while meeting residents' needs.

You will handle issues during placements, including repairs, transfers and anti-social behaviour. The position requires housing legislation knowledge and the ability to work with residents, providers and internal teams to maintain safe,