Temporary Accommodation Officer

Job Switch; Sutton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Sutton is seeking a skilled individual to manage Temporary Accommodation efficiently. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and legislation, alongside building relationships with stakeholders and providing support to residents. The ideal candidate should have experience in housing services and strong interpersonal skills. If you thrive in a dynamic organizational culture, apply to contribute to the community welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing accommodation or housing services.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of Temporary Accommodation.
• Manage relationships with homeless households.
• Identify safeguarding risks and support needs of residents.

Job description

Role purpose

The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities.To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture.The role will therefore undertake

?To ensure the effective and efficient management of all Temporary Accommodation accommodation in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

?To ensure allrepairing obligations and health & housing safety rating standards are met within Temporary Accommodation provided within the Councils own Hostel accommodation and homes leased in the private sector including that managed by external providers.

?Tomanage relationships with homeless households provided temporary accommodation including action to assist in income recovery, investigate anti-social

behaviour and where needed recover possession

?To build and maintain relationships with providers of Temporary Accommodation.

?To identify safeguarding risks, welfare and support needs of residents and the suitability of accommodation provided...