Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer
Location: North London
Type: Temporary (Ongoing)
Rate: 26.19
Schedule: Hybrid
Hours: 36 hours per week

Social Housing Experience Required

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the North London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer to join their team.

• Facilitating the temporary accommodation allocation process, including assessing and placing homeless households into suitable and affordable accommodation in line with statutory duties
• Sourcing and booking temporary accommodation placements on a daily basis
• Assessing applicants' housing needs and ensuring appropriate placements, including handling difficult conversations such as refusals and discharging duty where required
• Completing sign-ups into temporary accommodation, including all relevant documentation and housing benefit claims
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to achieve the best housing outcomes for residents
• Coordinating logistics such as transport, removals, and storage for households moving in and out of accommodation
• Updating housing systems accurately to ensure compliance with legal obligations for both landlord and tenant
• Supporting emergency decants and transfers
• Providing advice and guidance on housing options, including temporary and social housing
• Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation, including safeguarding and equality standards
• Participating in training and supporting the induction of new staff
• Carrying out any additional duties in line with the role