Placement Officer

Tate; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is seeking a Placement Officer to support the effective management of temporary accommodation placements across the Brighton area. You will coordinate moves into and out of accommodation, and work with residents, providers, and internal teams to ensure services meet needs and are used efficiently.

You will handle day-to-day placement issues, including repairs, transfers, neighbour disputes and anti-social behaviour, while maintaining safe, suitable housing options and clear communication

Qualifications

• Knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation (including relevant acts) and related guidance.
• Understanding of welfare benefits and housing benefit systems.
• Knowledge of responsibilities of tenants, landlords, and accommodation providers.
• Awareness of how housing policy changes affect accommodation options and service delivery.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within residential accommodation.
• Experience assessing housing need and identifying suitable accommodation solutions.
• Ability to manage housing-related issues, resolve problems, and work with stakeholders.
• Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable individuals and households facing housing difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate moves into and out of temporary accommodation.
• Manage day-to-day placement issues, including repairs and transfers.
• Work with residents, accommodation providers and internal teams to keep housing options safe and suitable.
• Ensure properties are used efficiently while meeting residents' needs.
• Address neighbour disputes and anti-social behaviour in placements.

Skills

Homelessness legislation

Welfare benefits knowledge

Tenant/landlord responsibilities

Housing policy awareness

Health and safety in residential

Assessing housing need

Problem solving

Support vulnerable groups

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are required to travel through Brighton and wider East and West Sussex area for this role.

We are looking for a Placement Officer to support the effective management of temporary accommodation placements.

The role involves coordinating moves into and out of temporary accommodation, ensuring properties are used efficiently while meeting the needs of residents. As a Placement Officer, you will manage issues throughout a placement, including repairs, transfers, neighbour disputes, and anti-social behaviour. Day to day, you will work closely with residents, accommodation providers, and internal teams to help maintain safe and suitable housing options.

To be considered for the role as Placement Officer, you will need experience in the following:

• Knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation (including the Housing Act, Homelessness Reduction Act, Localism Act, Children Act, Care Act) and related guidance.
• Understanding of welfare benefits and housing benefit systems.
• Knowledge of the responsibilities of tenants, landlords, and accommodation providers.
• Awareness of how changes in housing policy can affect accommodation options and service delivery.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within residential accommodation.
• Experience of assessing housing need and identifying suitable accommodation solutions.
• Ability to manage housing-related issues, resolve problems, and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable individuals and households experiencing housing difficulties.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with housing, homelessness, temporary accommodation, or tenancy management experience who is passionate about helping people access and sustain suitable housing.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.