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Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Homelessness Project officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: 4-week project has arisen to support the development of a Single Homeless Pathway in Luton. The role will focus on verifying the needs of people living in supported accommodation, ensuring individuals are placed appropriately, and supporting system-wide flow through improved understanding of need. You will be responsible to: Work closely with supported accommodation providers to timetable visits and gain access to residents across the 4-week project period Conduct curious conversation-based, light-touch assessments with identified cohorts within supported accommodation services Apply a defined assessment framework to determine and record each individual's overall level of need Where appropriate, refer individuals who are not suitably placed to: Adult Social Care Hostel PRS Move-On Team Maintain accurate records to support analysis, system learning, and pathway development Skills and Experience: Single homelessness and supported accommodation services The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Care and support needs under the Care Act 2014 Supporting individuals with multiple and intersecting needs (e.g. mental health, substance use, offending history) Multi-agency and partnership working Conducting light-touch assessments using curious conversation approaches About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for an experienced Housing Inspection Officer to join their Housing team. Location: Croydon Contract: Temporary Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday Rate: TBC This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in property inspections, repairs, maintenance, and disrepair management to help ensure temporary accommodation meets the required standards and remains safe, compliant, and fit for occupation. The Role As a Housing Inspection Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections of temporary accommodation properties, identifying repair and maintenance issues, monitoring accommodation standards, and ensuring providers deliver high-quality housing services. You will play a key role in supporting the council's obligations around property condition, compliance, and resident safety. Key Responsibilities Conduct routine and responsive inspections of temporary accommodation properties. Identify repair, maintenance, and refurbishment requirements and monitor corrective actions. Carry out stock condition inspections to assess building elements, fixtures, fittings, and essential services. Investigate and monitor property disrepair issues, ensuring cases are progressed within agreed timescales. Liaise with accommodation providers, landlords, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure repairs are completed to the required standard. Support the management of legal disrepair claims and work closely with relevant teams to minimise risk to the council. Carry out follow-up inspections to verify the quality and completion of repair works. Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and photographic evidence. Monitor provider performance and contribute to service improvements. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience conducting property or housing inspections. Knowledge of repairs, maintenance, housing standards, and building defects. Experience managing disrepair issues and property-related complaints. Strong report writing and record-keeping skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload. Local authority or social housing experience would be advantageous. Apply If you have experience in housing inspections, property maintenance, building surveying, or housing standards and are looking for your next interim opportunity within a Local Authority, we would like to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser