Temporary Accommodation Officer

Spencer Clarke Group are looking for a Temporary Accommodation Officer to work with our local authority client in Basildon!

Contract - 3 months initial contract with the view to being extended to an ongoing basis

Salary - £22.00 - 25.00 per hour - may negotiate dependent on experience

About the role:

• Responsible for the placement of homeless clients into interim accommodation and the nomination of homeless clients into S193 (stage 2) temporary accommodation.
• The role also includes the ongoing case management of homeless clients in the Council's temporary accommodation in relation to tenancy management, rent collection and timely move-on into more permanent accommodation in order to discharge the Council's rehousing duty.

• Find and inspect bed and breakfasts and other nightly lets to be used for emergency/interim accommodation where required providing evidence of Fire Risk Assessment, Gas and Electric Safety Certificates and Public Liability Insurance.
• Lead on negotiations in relation to costs for temporary and interim accommodation securing reduced LHA rates where possible and ensuring that properties are procured at the best possible value for money for the Council.
• To be responsible for timely closure of temporary accommodation resources including requesting, preparing and serving Notice to Quits as required, ensuring any financial exposure to the Council is minimised where possible.
• Escalate cases of anti-social behaviour or other tenancy breaches to the appropriate teams within the Council or external agencies such as the Police in a timely manner.
• Liaise with colleagues in the Housing Solutions service ensuring that tenants' cases are progressed appropriately encouraging tenants, where appropriate, to proactively seek a housing solution in the private rented sector via Property Solutions.

About You:

• Demonstrable experience of working in the public sector housing field or similar environment.
• Experience using CIVICA and JIGSAW systems.
• Up to date knowledge of Homeless legislation, Landlord and Tenant Law, Housing Act 1996 and Benefit regulations.
• Experience of successfully managing rent accounts and undertaking related enforcement.
• Well-developed knowledge of a range of available housing options and support services.

About us:

• We offer a £250 referral bonus - so please pass on any details to someone who you think may be interested!
• We supply to hundreds of councils across the UK!
• Nationwide Supplier to the NHS!

If you are interested in this role, please contact Jenna at Spencer Clarke Group -

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