Accommodation Officer

6 months ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Connect2Dorset Full time

**Job Title**: Accommodation Officer

**Location**: Dorchester, Dorset UK

**Contract Type**: Full-time, Temporary

**Salary**: 16.26 per hour

**About Us**

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, dedicated to providing temporary, contract, and interim opportunities within the Council. Our service is founded on ethical principles, trustworthiness, and care, with profits reinvested into our Local Authority shareholders.

**About the Role**

As an Accommodation Officer at Dorset Council, you will play a pivotal role in efficiently managing the council’s supply of temporary accommodation across the region. We are seeking a proactive individual to ensure rent payments are collected promptly, maintain the physical condition of accommodation, and liaise effectively with stakeholders to support homeless households.

**What is the day-to-day of the role**:

- Efficiently manage temporary accommodation supply.
- Ensure timely rent payments and debt recovery processes.
- Conduct inspections and arrange maintenance of properties.
- Collaborate with housing finance team to control financial liability.
- Maintain accurate records of accommodation management.
- Monitor safety certificates and standards of accommodation.
- Liaise with landlords, contractors, and support services.
- Arrange client placements and support households during their stay.
- Administer occupier movement and manage eviction processes.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**:

- A benchmark of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, at Grade C or above, or relevant experience
- Substantial experience in local authority housing, registered provider, or third sector - Knowledge of housing tenancy issues and maintenance processes - Competency in Microsoft Office and rent account management.
- Understanding of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and equal opportunity principles

**Benefits**:

- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Pension scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £16.27 per hour

Expected hours: 37.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: J1024265


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