Move-On Officer: Accelerate Temporary Accommodation Discharges

Park Avenue Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is recruiting a Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer for Surrey. The role focuses on discharging homelessness duty and progressing cases to sustainable outcomes, with a caseload in Temporary Accommodation and a hands-on approach to move-on planning.

The candidate will manage cases, liaise with landlords and agencies, and ensure timely discharges aligned with legislation. The initial 3‑month contract pays £35 per hour with 2 days per week in the Surrey office.

Qualifications

• Experience with Local Authority homelessness, Housing Options or Temporary Accommodation.
• Good understanding of discharge of duty and move-on pathways.
• Ability to manage cases independently and progress to outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of households in Temporary Accommodation and progress cases toward move-on.
• Progress cases toward discharge of duty.
• Identify suitable move-on options, including private rented accommodation.
• Ensure offers and discharges comply with homelessness legislation.
• Support households through the move-on process.
• Liaise with landlords, housing providers, internal teams and external agencies.
• Keep case notes up to date in Jigsaw.

Skills

Caseload management

Knowledge of homelessness legislation

Independent case handling

Tools

Jigsaw

Job description

Park Avenue Recruitment is recruiting a Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer for Surrey. The role focuses on discharging homelessness duty and progressing cases to sustainable outcomes, with a caseload in Temporary Accommodation and a hands-on approach to move-on planning.

The candidate will manage cases, liaise with landlords and agencies, and ensure timely discharges aligned with legislation. The initial 3‑month contract pays £35 per hour with 2 days per week in the Surrey office.