Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Lambeth Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer this role will be: SW2 1RW Hybrid 2 days office based, 3 days WFH.

The right candidate will:

• To manage a caseload of households that have been identified as ready to move on from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation. Using the information about the household to offer suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation for them, in order for the Council to discharge duties. This could be private rented accommodation, supported housing, direct offer of social housing, choice-based lettings or other settled accommodation options.
• To review information about the household, updating the housing needs assessment, and other documentation, as necessary, to ensure the needs of the household are fully understood.
• To make sure the rehousing and resettlement needs of the households are clearly established and understood. Including affordability, geographical restrictions and if there are vulnerabilities or behaviours that will mean specific support is required to move and settle into new accommodation. Making referrals for specialist accommodation and support where this is needed, for example to adult social care.
• To support households to prepare to move and to ensure they receive appropriate advice including on their options, their responsibilities and rights for the tenancy they are being offered, and what happens if they reject the property offered.

We require the following:

• Experience of dealing with a diverse and vulnerable clientele in housing/homeless related environment.
• Experience of successfully negotiating with internal/external clients and stakeholders with maximum effect; achieving desired outcomes.
• To have and maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of homelessness legislation, case law and best practice, as it applies to temporary accommodation and basic understanding of private sector tenant and landlord legislation.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,