Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is looking for a Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to ensure households in temporary accommodation are safe, suitable, and supported. The role involves conducting property visits, assessing accommodations, and engaging with residents to support their wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing or homelessness, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, homelessness, or a related field.
• Experience visiting properties and working with vulnerable people.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to temporary accommodation.
• Carry out suitability assessments and identify health and safety concerns.
• Engage with residents to support their well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Record-keeping

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to ensure households in temporary accommodation are safe, suitable, and supported. The role involves conducting regular property visits, assessing accommodation against statutory standards, engaging sensitively with residents, and supporting improvements where needed. You will also help prevent and detect housing-related fraud and work collaboratively with internal teams and accommodation providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfast and nightly paid placements.
• Carry out suitability assessments and identify health, safety, and management concerns.
• Engage with residents, supporting wellbeing, mental health, and family needs.
• Identify safeguarding issues and make appropriate referrals.
• Verify occupancy, prevent, and report potential housing fraud.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification Essential

• Experience in housing, homelessness, or a related field.
• Experience visiting properties and working with vulnerable people.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation, temporary accommodation standards, and welfare benefits.
• Strong communication, assessment, and record-keeping skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to an insured vehicle.

If you have the relevant skills then please apply today