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Temporary Accommodation Officer

3 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Akton Recruitment Full time

Temporary Accommodation Officer
**Lambeth

Job Role


Responsible for the day to day allocation and management of Temporary Accommodation, and to provide support and advice to residents to assist them to move on from temporary accommodation.

The post-holder will be required to undertake responsibilities across Temporary Accommodation Placements and Temporary Accommodation Management as directed.

Temporary accommodation includes accommodation provided pursuant to Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, and any other temporary accommodation provision outside of this Act, including temporary accommodation provided for other services.


Key Areas of Responsibility


Allocate a variety of temporary accommodation units including emergency accommodation, and control and conduct all activities leading to admissions and discharges where appropriate in order to achieve the most efficient and economic use of accommodation available.


Minimise the inappropriate use of shared accommodation for families with children and ensure that all clients are effectively tracked, monitored and moved on from temporary accommodation where appropriate.


Conduct visits where necessary to a range of B&B type establishments to ensure property standards are maintained and occupancy is verified; taking prompt and effective action to address breaches of licence and any disrepair issues.


Effectively liaise with and manage the day to day relationships with emergency accommodation providers and out of hours services, providing advice and monitoring their performance in the most effective use of temporary accommodation stock.


Effectively manage the Councils varied portfolio of temporary accommodation (including leased, hostels, direct lets, B&B and Annexe placements and all other types of temporary accommodation) ensuring properties are of good standard, are suitable and fit for purpose.


Manage and coordinate the timely hand-backs of leased accommodation to their owners or managing agents and negotiate new leases and renewals with agencies and landlords ensuring suitable TA is supplied through providers that satisfy demand in line with the Councils statutory provisions and move on requirements.