Housing Solutions Officer (Temporary Accommodation Move On)

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Housing Solutions Officer in Tees Valley. The candidate will make statutory decisions regarding housing for individuals and families in temporary accommodation, ensuring smooth transitions to long-term housing. Responsibilities include exploring housing options and liaising with other support services. This role offers development opportunities and a flexible working environment, with a competitive salary and employee benefits package. Join us in making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Electric Car Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Pension

Flexible / Hybrid Working

Health & Well-being Benefits

Discounts on gym memberships, retailers and more

Qualifications

• Experience working effectively with a range of services.
• Skills and resilience to work creatively with service users.
• Proactive approach to exploring housing options.

Responsibilities

• Make statutory decisions regarding temporary accommodation.
• Facilitate move-ins to long-term housing solutions.
• Conduct visits to temporary accommodation and property viewings.

Skills

Section 8

Public Health

Data Collection

Ellucian

Banking

Fair Housing Regulations

LIHTC

Budgeting

Economic Development

Real Estate Law

Logistics

Statistical Analysis

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Access and Safeguarding as a Housing Solutions Officer (Temporary Accommodation Move on).

At Middlesbrough we truly live our values and incorporate them into everything we do. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents focused on achieving best outcomes and creative in the way we work with customers ensuring they get the best support available. ACT (Accessing Change Together) integrates council staff and partner organisations and provides a range of support and interventions in relation to service users who need support with Housing Support and Homelessness Domestic Abuse and Substance Use. ACT (Accessing Change Together) is an integrated service which means that lots of support services are working together and using a shared case load management system.

This makes it easier for service users to get access to services they need so they receive the right support and easier for council staff and partner organisations to work together. The teams work alongside other services including Adult & Childrens Social Care and Public Health to develop consistent pathways and effective processes. We have an opportunity available within ACT (Accessing Change Together) for a Temporary Accommodation Officer within Housing Solutions Team in Middlesbrough council.

The post holder will make statutory decisions in line with the relevant legislation whilst working with individuals, couples and families who are placed in interim and temporary accommodation to facilitate their move on into long term accommodation in a timely manner. The post holder will take a proactive approach to ensure all suitable housing options are explored and will have a problem‑solving approach to resolve any difficulties. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in our Housing Solutions and Community Interventions Team to ensure suitability and sustainability of offers of accommodation and will be required to carry out visits to temporary accommodation and to attend viewings of properties where required.

Whilst in post there will be development opportunities alongside flexible working with the option of a blended working environment (home and office where appropriate). New staff joining Middlesbrough can expect a warm welcome from the teams our Director and Chief Executive and full induction process.

To be successful in this role you need to demonstrate how you prioritise development and well‑being of a team, have experience of working effectively with a range of services and possess the skills, passion and resilience to work creatively with service users who are accessing ACT (Accessing Change Together) and need ongoing support in relation to Housing, Homelessness and / or Domestic Abuse.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work by offering an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, employee discounts, a pension scheme and more. You can find out more about us and what we offer by clicking below.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further please contact Joanne West, Housing Solutions Team Manager, on
or Martin Picken, Housing Services Strategic Lead, on .

Monthly Salary: 31022 - 32597

What we offer

• Electric Car
• Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Pension
• Scheme
• Flexible / Hybrid Working
• Health & Well‑being Benefits
• Discounts on gym memberships, retailers and more

Key Skills

• Section 8
• Public Health
• Data Collection
• Ellucian
• Banking
• Fair Housing Regulations
• LIHTC
• Budgeting
• Economic Development
• Real Estate Law
• Logistics
• Statistical Analysis