Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer (2 days/wk, Surrey)

Park Avenue Recruitment; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment are working with a Surrey local authority to recruit an experienced Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer on a 3-month contract.

You will manage a caseload in Temporary Accommodation, progress cases to move-on, identify suitable outcomes including private rented options, and ensure compliance with homelessness legislation.

This on-site role requires two days per week in the office and knowledge of discharge of duty and Jigsaw case notes.

Qualifications

• Experience with Local Authority homelessness, Housing Options or Temporary Accommodation.
• Confident managing cases independently.
• Good understanding of homelessness legislation and move-on pathways.
• Experience using Jigsaw.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of households in Temporary Accommodation and progress cases toward move-on.
• Progressing cases towards discharge of duty.
• Identify suitable move-on options, including private rented accommodation.
• Ensure offers and discharges are completed correctly and in line with homelessness legislation.
• Support households through the move-on process.
• Liaise with landlords, housing providers, internal teams and external agencies.
• Reduce prolonged stays in Temporary Accommodation.
• Keep case notes and actions fully updated on Jigsaw.

Skills

Case management

Discharge of duty

Homelessness legislation

Tools

Jigsaw

Job description

Park Avenue Recruitment are working with a Surrey local authority to recruit an experienced Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer on a 3-month contract.

You will manage a caseload in Temporary Accommodation, progress cases to move-on, identify suitable outcomes including private rented options, and ensure compliance with homelessness legislation.

This on-site role requires two days per week in the office and knowledge of discharge of duty and Jigsaw case notes.