Temporary Accommodation Officer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Officer to support a busy Housing team within a local authority setting. This role is key to ensuring households in temporary accommodation are placed appropriately, managed effectively, and supported in line with statutory duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Temporary Accommodation Officer:

• Manage a caseload of households placed in temporary accommodation, ensuring placements are suitable and compliant with legislation
• Arrange and coordinate placements into emergency, interim, and longer-term temporary accommodation
• Liaise with accommodation providers, landlords, and internal teams to secure and maintain suitable placements
• Conduct regular reviews of placements to ensure ongoing suitability and cost effectiveness
• Respond to tenant queries, complaints, and requests, providing clear and timely communication
• Monitor occupancy levels and assist in reducing the use of high-cost or nightly paid accommodation
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and maintain up-to-date case notes on housing management systems
• Support move-on processes into more settled accommodation where appropriate
• Work in line with relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and homelessness duties

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a temporary accommodation officer, homelessness, or housing allocations role within a local authority or housing provider
• Strong understanding of homelessness legislation and placement duties
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload effectively

Why apply?

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced housing team
• Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements
• Immediate start available

If you have experience managing temporary accommodation placements and are available for an interim role, we would welcome your application.