Temporary Accommodation Officer
1 week ago
A role of **Temporary Accommodation Officer **has come up with **Slough Borough Council **for a duration of 6 months ongoing assignment.
Pay - **£35.00 /hr Umbrella**
Address - **Observatory House, 25 Windsor Rd, Slough SL1 2EL**
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**Responsibilities**:
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- To maintain a working knowledge of the Housing Acts 1985, 1988, 1996, 2002, 2004 and subsequent or relevant statutes, case law and Council policy relating to the management and provision of temporary accommodation
- To process TA void properties from vacation, clearance, gas and electrical safety checks, repairs and lettings within target timescales and budget guidelines, and to manage moves within different forms of TA minimising the use of Bed and Breakfast Accommodation.
- To ensure compliance with gas and electricity, and health and safety regulations in temporary accommodation, and the installation and maintenance of appropriate furniture and fittings in liaison with designated furniture suppliers as appropriate.
- To monitor the performance of temporary accommodation providers and enforce relevant contracts or Service Level Agreements to ensure effective management of TA stock.
- In conjunction with the Income Recovery/Arrears Team, to check and validate invoices, hotelier signing in sheets to ensure proper financial control and the timely discharge of the Council's liabilities.
- To let temporary accommodation properties allocated by Officers, ensuring relevant advice is provided to tenants and rent payment systems are commenced. To carry out sign-ups at the property or in Council offices. To visit the property after sign-up, ensuring that it is in a habitable condition and advising the client of the tenancy conditions. To make regular inspections to prevent and detect fraud
- In conjunction with the Income Officers, to ensure that the team maximises rental income, taking appropriate legal action where necessary. To advise tenants on debt counselling services and make every effort to ensure that rent collection targets are met.
- Working with the landlords, landlords' contractors and the Council's contractors to ensure that all temporary accommodation properties are well-maintained and that appropriate repairs are carried out within the agreed time-scales, liaising with the appropriate landlord as necessary.
Would this role be of interest to you, would you like me to put you forward? (**please send me your up to date CV along with your date of birth and NI number**)
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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