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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority based in Northwest London, are looking for an experienced Emergency Housing Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their Partnerships, Housing and Resident Services. 

Position: Emergency Housing Officer
Rate: £28.19 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temp (Jan 2027) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Purpose:

• The Emergency Housing Officer deals with the day-to-day supply of emergency accommodation as well as the placement of households in urgent housing need into emergency accommodation. The officer will also be responsible for verification of occupancy of emergency units, cancellation and movement of households within available units to achieve best use of nightly paid accommodation.

Job Responsibilities:

• To make appropriate bookings and allocations to hotels, hostels and other emergency accommodation. The post-holder will select suitable households against agreed allocation criteria and taking into account particular medical, vulnerable and area restrictions.
• To ensure that all bookings and allocations are made within agreed timescales and budgets, including same-day placements for emergency cases, and to assess affordability when considering clients for emergency accommodation.
• To actively liaise with providers and managing agents where accommodation-related problems are identified to ensure that actions are taken to resolve any issues raised and transfer tenants into more suitable accommodation in line with their individual
  needs.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation. 
• Have extensive experience using the following housing systems:
  - NEC (including creating placements, setting up rent accounts, opening and closing bookings, and creating properties)
  - Locata
• Possess a strong understanding of housing legislation and tenancy related documentation, including: Section 188 licence agreements, Section 193 licence agreements, Non-Secure Tenancies. 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

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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