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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in South London, are looking for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Officer to join their team and play a crucial role temporary accommodation operations.  

Position: Temporary Accommodation Officer
Rate: £26 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (3 Months) with Possible Extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the allocation and letting of all types of temporary accommodation within statutory guidelines, under each Councils’ sovereign housing duties and Homeless Code of Guidance.
• Manage the placements of clients into temporary accommodation to ensure the best use of the temporary accommodation and minimise the use of Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Ensuring families are not in Bed and Breakfast any longer than 6 weeks.
• Responsible for making suitability assessments in accordance with Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and the Code of Guidance to ensure that clients are placed in appropriate accommodation to counteract any negative s202 decision.
• Complete and make assessments on the reasonableness of refusals of any temporary accommodation including the statutory discharge of duty, investigation of suitability reviews and cancellation of accommodation.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Temporary Accommodation Officer role or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 
• Working knowledge of complex legislation applicable with particular experience with Homelessness Legislation HRA 2017 Suitability of Temporary Accommodation and relevant case law, welfare benefits, and Landlord and Tenant Law.
• HHSRS/ Health and Safety property inspections.
• Working with Landlords and Agents to deliver private sector properties for the use of Temporary or settled accommodation.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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