Temporary Accommodation & Tenancy Specialist

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accommodation Officer to oversee and manage temporary accommodation for homeless households. The role focuses on ensuring properties are safe, suitable, and compliant with legal standards while providing essential support for residents to maintain their tenancies. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing services, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex cases. This role is critical in helping individuals move towards long-term housing solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex casework and dealing with people in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of housing standards and homelessness-related processes.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage temporary accommodation properties and ensure compliance with standards.
• Act as lead case officer, providing advice and tenancy support.
• Monitor tenancy compliance and take enforcement action when necessary.
• Liaise with landlords to secure temporary accommodation.

Skills

Experience working directly with customers in a housing or homelessness-related service

Experience managing complex casework

Knowledge of tenancy management

Ability to explain complex housing issues clearly

Strong organisational skills

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accommodation Officer to oversee and manage temporary accommodation for homeless households. The role focuses on ensuring properties are safe, suitable, and compliant with legal standards while providing essential support for residents to maintain their tenancies. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing services, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex cases. This role is critical in helping individuals move towards long-term housing solutions.