Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer

Ackerman Pierce; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing support organization in Slough is looking for a Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to ensure that temporary accommodations are suitable and safe. The role includes conducting regular property visits, assessing health and safety, and engaging with residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing or homelessness, strong communication and assessment skills, and a full UK driving license. This position offers a pay of £25 per hour on a day-to-day cover basis.

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.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to temporary accommodation.
• Carry out suitability assessments and identify concerns.
• Engage with residents, supporting their wellbeing.
• Identify safeguarding issues and make referrals.
• Verify occupancy and prevent housing fraud.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Record-keeping

Job description

Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer

Salary: £25/ Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Slough

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!