Temporary Accommodation Officer needed in Warwick, £14.62phPAYE - Reference: To notify, all other relevant Sections e.g. Housing Benefits and Council Tax Departments of placements into, moves within, and the termination of the temporary accommodation. To arrange the storage of applicant's belongings in accordance with the client's legal duties in instances of abandonment, incarceration, or confinement for health reasons. To set up rent accounts, monitor payments and terminate accounts and placements promptly in relation to temporary accommodation in accordance with the client's procedures and recorded on the relevant IT systems. To take appropriate action with respect to rent accounts falling into arrears in accordance with current client procedures, liaise with the Housing Benefit department to resolve any issues in relation to claims and agreeing and monitoring agreed repayment arrangements are adhered to. To identify and recommend former occupancy debts to be written off in accordance with Policy and procedures. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website .
19/01/2026
Full time
Temporary Accommodation Officer needed in Warwick, £14.62phPAYE - Reference: To notify, all other relevant Sections e.g. Housing Benefits and Council Tax Departments of placements into, moves within, and the termination of the temporary accommodation. To arrange the storage of applicant's belongings in accordance with the client's legal duties in instances of abandonment, incarceration, or confinement for health reasons. To set up rent accounts, monitor payments and terminate accounts and placements promptly in relation to temporary accommodation in accordance with the client's procedures and recorded on the relevant IT systems. To take appropriate action with respect to rent accounts falling into arrears in accordance with current client procedures, liaise with the Housing Benefit department to resolve any issues in relation to claims and agreeing and monitoring agreed repayment arrangements are adhered to. To identify and recommend former occupancy debts to be written off in accordance with Policy and procedures. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website .
We're recruiting an experienced and proactive Accommodation Officer to join a Housing Needs service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong temporary accommodation and property management experience to play a key role in ensuring homeless households are placed in safe, suitable and well managed accommodation. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of temporary accommodation and PSL properties, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, effective tenancy management, and strong engagement with residents, landlords and partner agencies. The role is central to sustaining tenancies and reducing repeat homelessness. This role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of home working, office attendance and on site visits to client premises. The successful candidate must have use of a car for business purposes and valid business insurance. The Role Manage a portfolio of temporary accommodation and PSL properties, covering voids, lettings, tenancy management, repairs and landlord liaison. Contract manage temporary accommodation providers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Carry out regular inspections to ensure properties meet health and safety standards, fitness requirements and local standards. Monitor and visit residents in temporary accommodation to ensure authorised occupation, vacation and repossession in line with homelessness legislation. Ensure households owed a housing duty are actively seeking alternative housing options. Provide advice and support on safeguarding, health and wellbeing, welfare rights, budgeting, tenancy management and independent living skills. Work closely with Housing Needs, Homelessness and other internal teams to ensure coordinated service delivery. Investigate complaints relating to temporary accommodation, service delivery and inter household disputes, implementing appropriate remedial action. Serve Notices to Quit, support legal proceedings, prepare witness statements and attend court where required. Manage the discharge of households, including arrangements for storage or disposal of belongings following vacation. Complete accommodation sign ups promptly to minimise void loss and rental income loss. Liaise and negotiate with landlords, agents and accommodation providers to secure suitable placements. Support residents with applications for Discretionary Housing Payments where appropriate. Identify and address tenancy breaches, fraud or misuse of accommodation proportionately and effectively. Lead on complex cases, developing support plans for households at risk of tenancy failure. Convene and participate in multi agency meetings and case conferences. Deal with safeguarding concerns in line with council procedures. Maintain accurate case records and respond to complaints, Member enquiries and correspondence professionally. Support innovation, service improvement and change initiatives within the team. Key Requirements Experience working in a frontline housing or temporary accommodation role. Proven experience managing properties, tenancies or licences, including dealing with ASB and tenancy breaches. Experience handling complex casework face to face and in writing. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, temporary accommodation and housing management processes. Ability to carry out property inspections and identify health and safety or compliance issues. Experience working with vulnerable households and managing challenging situations sensitively. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex housing issues clearly. Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently while contributing to a team environment. Strong record keeping and administrative skills with attention to detail. Effective numeracy skills, including assessing affordability where required. Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Full UK driving licence, use of a car for business purposes, and valid business insurance. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out of hours work. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
15/01/2026
Full time
We're recruiting an experienced and proactive Accommodation Officer to join a Housing Needs service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong temporary accommodation and property management experience to play a key role in ensuring homeless households are placed in safe, suitable and well managed accommodation. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of temporary accommodation and PSL properties, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, effective tenancy management, and strong engagement with residents, landlords and partner agencies. The role is central to sustaining tenancies and reducing repeat homelessness. This role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of home working, office attendance and on site visits to client premises. The successful candidate must have use of a car for business purposes and valid business insurance. The Role Manage a portfolio of temporary accommodation and PSL properties, covering voids, lettings, tenancy management, repairs and landlord liaison. Contract manage temporary accommodation providers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Carry out regular inspections to ensure properties meet health and safety standards, fitness requirements and local standards. Monitor and visit residents in temporary accommodation to ensure authorised occupation, vacation and repossession in line with homelessness legislation. Ensure households owed a housing duty are actively seeking alternative housing options. Provide advice and support on safeguarding, health and wellbeing, welfare rights, budgeting, tenancy management and independent living skills. Work closely with Housing Needs, Homelessness and other internal teams to ensure coordinated service delivery. Investigate complaints relating to temporary accommodation, service delivery and inter household disputes, implementing appropriate remedial action. Serve Notices to Quit, support legal proceedings, prepare witness statements and attend court where required. Manage the discharge of households, including arrangements for storage or disposal of belongings following vacation. Complete accommodation sign ups promptly to minimise void loss and rental income loss. Liaise and negotiate with landlords, agents and accommodation providers to secure suitable placements. Support residents with applications for Discretionary Housing Payments where appropriate. Identify and address tenancy breaches, fraud or misuse of accommodation proportionately and effectively. Lead on complex cases, developing support plans for households at risk of tenancy failure. Convene and participate in multi agency meetings and case conferences. Deal with safeguarding concerns in line with council procedures. Maintain accurate case records and respond to complaints, Member enquiries and correspondence professionally. Support innovation, service improvement and change initiatives within the team. Key Requirements Experience working in a frontline housing or temporary accommodation role. Proven experience managing properties, tenancies or licences, including dealing with ASB and tenancy breaches. Experience handling complex casework face to face and in writing. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, temporary accommodation and housing management processes. Ability to carry out property inspections and identify health and safety or compliance issues. Experience working with vulnerable households and managing challenging situations sensitively. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex housing issues clearly. Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently while contributing to a team environment. Strong record keeping and administrative skills with attention to detail. Effective numeracy skills, including assessing affordability where required. Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Full UK driving licence, use of a car for business purposes, and valid business insurance. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out of hours work. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
Service Care Solutions - Housing
Barnstaple, Devon
Housing Officer - Housing Advice / Homelessness Prevention (Temp) Location: Devon Rate: £26.80 LTD Duration: Temporary - initial assignment with potential for extensionWe're recruiting a Housing Officer to provide high-quality frontline housing advice and homelessness prevention support. This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced housing professional who can deliver timely interventions and help clients access housing solutions. Key Responsibilities: Provide housing advice and assistance to prevent homelessness, including working with Devon Home Choice and liaising with third parties acting on behalf of clients. Investigate homelessness applications, make decisions in line with council policies, and support clients in finding suitable housing solutions. Liaise with mortgage lenders, private landlords, letting agents, statutory and voluntary agencies, and provide mediation where required. Administer the Council's statutory obligations regarding homelessness, including temporary accommodation placements. Support multi-agency initiatives, projects, and training, and supervise contractors where necessary. Deliver excellent customer service while managing sensitive cases involving vulnerable individuals. Skills & Experience Required: HND or degree in housing (or equivalent experience). Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing or other relevant professional body. Proven experience in homelessness prevention and housing advice. Knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits, and relevant legislation, including supporting clients with mental health, domestic abuse, and substance misuse challenges. Strong decision-making, communication, and partnership-working skills. Ability to manage own caseload, work independently, and handle sensitive information responsibly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in housing and homelessness prevention. To Apply: Contact George Westhead at .uk or call
13/01/2026
Contract
Housing Officer - Housing Advice / Homelessness Prevention (Temp) Location: Devon Rate: £26.80 LTD Duration: Temporary - initial assignment with potential for extensionWe're recruiting a Housing Officer to provide high-quality frontline housing advice and homelessness prevention support. This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced housing professional who can deliver timely interventions and help clients access housing solutions. Key Responsibilities: Provide housing advice and assistance to prevent homelessness, including working with Devon Home Choice and liaising with third parties acting on behalf of clients. Investigate homelessness applications, make decisions in line with council policies, and support clients in finding suitable housing solutions. Liaise with mortgage lenders, private landlords, letting agents, statutory and voluntary agencies, and provide mediation where required. Administer the Council's statutory obligations regarding homelessness, including temporary accommodation placements. Support multi-agency initiatives, projects, and training, and supervise contractors where necessary. Deliver excellent customer service while managing sensitive cases involving vulnerable individuals. Skills & Experience Required: HND or degree in housing (or equivalent experience). Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing or other relevant professional body. Proven experience in homelessness prevention and housing advice. Knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits, and relevant legislation, including supporting clients with mental health, domestic abuse, and substance misuse challenges. Strong decision-making, communication, and partnership-working skills. Ability to manage own caseload, work independently, and handle sensitive information responsibly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in housing and homelessness prevention. To Apply: Contact George Westhead at .uk or call
We're recruiting an experienced and proactive Accommodation Officer to join a Housing Needs service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong temporary accommodation and property management experience to play a key role in ensuring homeless households are placed in safe, suitable and well-managed accommodation. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of temporary accommodation and PSL properties, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, effective tenancy management, and strong engagement with residents, landlords and partner agencies. The role is central to sustaining tenancies and reducing repeat homelessness. This role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of home working, office attendance and on-site visits to client premises. The successful candidate must have use of a car for business purposes and valid business insurance. The Role Manage a portfolio of temporary accommodation and PSL properties, covering voids, lettings, tenancy management, repairs and landlord liaison. Contract manage temporary accommodation providers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Carry out regular inspections to ensure properties meet health and safety standards, fitness requirements and local standards. Monitor and visit residents in temporary accommodation to ensure authorised occupation, vacation and repossession in line with homelessness legislation. Ensure households owed a housing duty are actively seeking alternative housing options. Provide advice and support on safeguarding, health and wellbeing, welfare rights, budgeting, tenancy management and independent living skills. Work closely with Housing Needs, Homelessness and other internal teams to ensure coordinated service delivery. Investigate complaints relating to temporary accommodation, service delivery and inter-household disputes, implementing appropriate remedial action. Serve Notices to Quit, support legal proceedings, prepare witness statements and attend court where required. Manage the discharge of households, including arrangements for storage or disposal of belongings following vacation. Complete accommodation sign-ups promptly to minimise void loss and rental income loss. Liaise and negotiate with landlords, agents and accommodation providers to secure suitable placements. Support residents with applications for Discretionary Housing Payments where appropriate. Identify and address tenancy breaches, fraud or misuse of accommodation proportionately and effectively. Lead on complex cases, developing support plans for households at risk of tenancy failure. Convene and participate in multi-agency meetings and case conferences. Deal with safeguarding concerns in line with council procedures. Maintain accurate case records and respond to complaints, Member enquiries and correspondence professionally. Support innovation, service improvement and change initiatives within the team. Key Requirements Experience working in a frontline housing or temporary accommodation role. Proven experience managing properties, tenancies or licences, including dealing with ASB and tenancy breaches. Experience handling complex casework face-to-face and in writing. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, temporary accommodation and housing management processes. Ability to carry out property inspections and identify health and safety or compliance issues. Experience working with vulnerable households and managing challenging situations sensitively. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex housing issues clearly. Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently while contributing to a team environment. Strong record-keeping and administrative skills with attention to detail. Effective numeracy skills, including assessing affordability where required. Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Full UK driving licence, use of a car for business purposes, and valid business insurance. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours work. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing management and temporary accommodation professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
12/01/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced and proactive Accommodation Officer to join a Housing Needs service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong temporary accommodation and property management experience to play a key role in ensuring homeless households are placed in safe, suitable and well-managed accommodation. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of temporary accommodation and PSL properties, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, effective tenancy management, and strong engagement with residents, landlords and partner agencies. The role is central to sustaining tenancies and reducing repeat homelessness. This role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of home working, office attendance and on-site visits to client premises. The successful candidate must have use of a car for business purposes and valid business insurance. The Role Manage a portfolio of temporary accommodation and PSL properties, covering voids, lettings, tenancy management, repairs and landlord liaison. Contract manage temporary accommodation providers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Carry out regular inspections to ensure properties meet health and safety standards, fitness requirements and local standards. Monitor and visit residents in temporary accommodation to ensure authorised occupation, vacation and repossession in line with homelessness legislation. Ensure households owed a housing duty are actively seeking alternative housing options. Provide advice and support on safeguarding, health and wellbeing, welfare rights, budgeting, tenancy management and independent living skills. Work closely with Housing Needs, Homelessness and other internal teams to ensure coordinated service delivery. Investigate complaints relating to temporary accommodation, service delivery and inter-household disputes, implementing appropriate remedial action. Serve Notices to Quit, support legal proceedings, prepare witness statements and attend court where required. Manage the discharge of households, including arrangements for storage or disposal of belongings following vacation. Complete accommodation sign-ups promptly to minimise void loss and rental income loss. Liaise and negotiate with landlords, agents and accommodation providers to secure suitable placements. Support residents with applications for Discretionary Housing Payments where appropriate. Identify and address tenancy breaches, fraud or misuse of accommodation proportionately and effectively. Lead on complex cases, developing support plans for households at risk of tenancy failure. Convene and participate in multi-agency meetings and case conferences. Deal with safeguarding concerns in line with council procedures. Maintain accurate case records and respond to complaints, Member enquiries and correspondence professionally. Support innovation, service improvement and change initiatives within the team. Key Requirements Experience working in a frontline housing or temporary accommodation role. Proven experience managing properties, tenancies or licences, including dealing with ASB and tenancy breaches. Experience handling complex casework face-to-face and in writing. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, temporary accommodation and housing management processes. Ability to carry out property inspections and identify health and safety or compliance issues. Experience working with vulnerable households and managing challenging situations sensitively. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex housing issues clearly. Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently while contributing to a team environment. Strong record-keeping and administrative skills with attention to detail. Effective numeracy skills, including assessing affordability where required. Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Full UK driving licence, use of a car for business purposes, and valid business insurance. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours work. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing management and temporary accommodation professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
We're recruiting an experienced and committed Homelessness Prevention Officer to join a busy Housing Advice & Homelessness service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong frontline experience to make a real impact by preventing homelessness and supporting customers to secure and sustain suitable accommodation. You'll provide high-quality housing advice, carry out homelessness investigations, and take proactive steps to prevent homelessness wherever possible. The role involves managing a varied caseload, making informed legal decisions, and working closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for households in housing need. The Role Provide frontline housing advice and assistance to customers, responding to general service requests in a timely and professional manner. Assess customers' housing needs through office-based, telephone and home visits. Deliver early, proactive homelessness prevention through comprehensive housing and welfare advice. Investigate homelessness applications and make decisions in line with legislation, codes of guidance and council policy. Take action to prevent homelessness, including negotiation, mediation and the use of financial assistance where appropriate. Liaise with private landlords, letting agents, mortgage lenders and debt advisers to support sustainable housing solutions. Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach. Provide advice to third parties acting on behalf of customers. Support customers through court proceedings where required. Liaise with Temporary Accommodation teams regarding placements where prevention is not possible. Carry out the council's statutory duties to households threatened with or experiencing homelessness. Promote the service through initiatives, projects and partnership working. Support staff development through peer reviews, mentoring and training activity. Represent the service on project groups, specialist panels and multi-agency task teams. Supervise contractors engaged by the service when required. Participate in emergency and out-of-hours on-call arrangements as necessary. Key Requirements Proven experience working within Housing Advice, Homelessness Prevention or Housing Options services. Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and guidance. Experience completing homelessness assessments and making statutory decisions. Ability to manage a complex caseload and work autonomously. Experience negotiating with landlords, agents and partner organisations to prevent homelessness. Understanding of welfare benefits, housing law and related support services. Awareness of issues including domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with customers in difficult circumstances. Strong written skills, including preparing professional correspondence and decision letters. Ability to exercise sound professional judgement in line with policy and legislation. Educated to HND / degree level in housing or equivalent experience. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (or working towards) is desirable. Ability to travel locally for home visits and partnership meetings. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from homelessness prevention and housing advice professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
12/01/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced and committed Homelessness Prevention Officer to join a busy Housing Advice & Homelessness service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong frontline experience to make a real impact by preventing homelessness and supporting customers to secure and sustain suitable accommodation. You'll provide high-quality housing advice, carry out homelessness investigations, and take proactive steps to prevent homelessness wherever possible. The role involves managing a varied caseload, making informed legal decisions, and working closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for households in housing need. The Role Provide frontline housing advice and assistance to customers, responding to general service requests in a timely and professional manner. Assess customers' housing needs through office-based, telephone and home visits. Deliver early, proactive homelessness prevention through comprehensive housing and welfare advice. Investigate homelessness applications and make decisions in line with legislation, codes of guidance and council policy. Take action to prevent homelessness, including negotiation, mediation and the use of financial assistance where appropriate. Liaise with private landlords, letting agents, mortgage lenders and debt advisers to support sustainable housing solutions. Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach. Provide advice to third parties acting on behalf of customers. Support customers through court proceedings where required. Liaise with Temporary Accommodation teams regarding placements where prevention is not possible. Carry out the council's statutory duties to households threatened with or experiencing homelessness. Promote the service through initiatives, projects and partnership working. Support staff development through peer reviews, mentoring and training activity. Represent the service on project groups, specialist panels and multi-agency task teams. Supervise contractors engaged by the service when required. Participate in emergency and out-of-hours on-call arrangements as necessary. Key Requirements Proven experience working within Housing Advice, Homelessness Prevention or Housing Options services. Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and guidance. Experience completing homelessness assessments and making statutory decisions. Ability to manage a complex caseload and work autonomously. Experience negotiating with landlords, agents and partner organisations to prevent homelessness. Understanding of welfare benefits, housing law and related support services. Awareness of issues including domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with customers in difficult circumstances. Strong written skills, including preparing professional correspondence and decision letters. Ability to exercise sound professional judgement in line with policy and legislation. Educated to HND / degree level in housing or equivalent experience. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (or working towards) is desirable. Ability to travel locally for home visits and partnership meetings. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from homelessness prevention and housing advice professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Job Title Temporary Accommodation Officer Contract & Location Permanent, Kingston Role Purpose To ensure the effective and efficient management of the Council's Temporary Accommodation portfolio in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. Key Responsibilities Deliver a high-quality temporary accommodation management service across Council hostels, private sector leased accommodation, spot-purchased homes, and supported accommodation. Undertake property viewings, sign-ups, and lettings, ensuring residents understand licence/tenancy conditions and rent payment methods. Support residents to sustain accommodation by assisting with Housing Benefit applications at the start of lettings. Ensure rent accounts are correctly set up and closed, monitoring arrears and identifying cases requiring further action. Carry out property inspections at pre-void, void, re-let, and through planned inspection programmes. Ensure all properties meet repairing obligations and health and housing safety rating standards. Arrange, monitor, and follow up repairs with providers and contractors, ensuring completion within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance certification is in place, including fire safety and person-centred fire risk assessments. Record, escape, and refer unresolved hazards, disrepair, or compliance breaches appropriately. Minimise void turnaround times and reduce rent loss. Manage relationships with residents, responding to enquiries and complaints relating to property condition, repairs, and tenancy matters. Investigate and record anti-social behaviour, licence breaches, unauthorised occupation, sub-letting, and abandonment. Liaise with Legal Services on possession action and represent the Council at court hearings and evictions when required. Work with the Housing Access and Housing Solutions teams on suitability, transfers, alternative placements, and discharge of duty. Identify safeguarding risks, welfare needs, and support requirements of residents. Raise safeguarding alerts and attend multi-agency meetings. Refer residents to appropriate support services, including welfare benefits, debt advice, employment support, and social care. Build and maintain effective working relationships with temporary accommodation providers, housing associations, and private landlords. Work collaboratively with internal teams including Housing, Social Care, Finance, Benefits, Environmental Health, Building Control, and Fraud. Support the maximisation of private sector accommodation options to reduce reliance on bed and breakfast placements. Contribute to service planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate records and provide performance data and reports to the Team Manager. Keep up to date with relevant housing and homelessness legislation and policy, providing specialist advice to colleagues as required. Participate in the out-of-hours rota to support temporary accommodation residents during emergencies. Embed equality, fairness, inclusion, and respect in all aspects of service delivery and team working. Act in accordance with the Council's values and commitment to community cohesion. Person Specification Knowledge Knowledge of private sector housing law and security of tenure, including Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Knowledge of repairing and health and safety obligations relating to temporary accommodation. Understanding of the needs of homeless households in temporary accommodation. Knowledge of Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and homelessness legislation (Desirable). Experience Experience working in a busy frontline housing or similar customer-facing service. Experience of managing complex casework. Experience of partnership working, negotiation, and influencing to achieve outcomes. Skills & Abilities Strong customer focus with the ability to manage challenging behaviour. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail. Ability to interpret complex information and apply it effectively in practice. Ability to prioritise, problem-solve creatively, and meet deadlines in a pressured environment. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning. Confident use of digital systems and agile working practices.
11/01/2026
Full time
Job Title Temporary Accommodation Officer Contract & Location Permanent, Kingston Role Purpose To ensure the effective and efficient management of the Council's Temporary Accommodation portfolio in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. Key Responsibilities Deliver a high-quality temporary accommodation management service across Council hostels, private sector leased accommodation, spot-purchased homes, and supported accommodation. Undertake property viewings, sign-ups, and lettings, ensuring residents understand licence/tenancy conditions and rent payment methods. Support residents to sustain accommodation by assisting with Housing Benefit applications at the start of lettings. Ensure rent accounts are correctly set up and closed, monitoring arrears and identifying cases requiring further action. Carry out property inspections at pre-void, void, re-let, and through planned inspection programmes. Ensure all properties meet repairing obligations and health and housing safety rating standards. Arrange, monitor, and follow up repairs with providers and contractors, ensuring completion within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance certification is in place, including fire safety and person-centred fire risk assessments. Record, escape, and refer unresolved hazards, disrepair, or compliance breaches appropriately. Minimise void turnaround times and reduce rent loss. Manage relationships with residents, responding to enquiries and complaints relating to property condition, repairs, and tenancy matters. Investigate and record anti-social behaviour, licence breaches, unauthorised occupation, sub-letting, and abandonment. Liaise with Legal Services on possession action and represent the Council at court hearings and evictions when required. Work with the Housing Access and Housing Solutions teams on suitability, transfers, alternative placements, and discharge of duty. Identify safeguarding risks, welfare needs, and support requirements of residents. Raise safeguarding alerts and attend multi-agency meetings. Refer residents to appropriate support services, including welfare benefits, debt advice, employment support, and social care. Build and maintain effective working relationships with temporary accommodation providers, housing associations, and private landlords. Work collaboratively with internal teams including Housing, Social Care, Finance, Benefits, Environmental Health, Building Control, and Fraud. Support the maximisation of private sector accommodation options to reduce reliance on bed and breakfast placements. Contribute to service planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate records and provide performance data and reports to the Team Manager. Keep up to date with relevant housing and homelessness legislation and policy, providing specialist advice to colleagues as required. Participate in the out-of-hours rota to support temporary accommodation residents during emergencies. Embed equality, fairness, inclusion, and respect in all aspects of service delivery and team working. Act in accordance with the Council's values and commitment to community cohesion. Person Specification Knowledge Knowledge of private sector housing law and security of tenure, including Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Knowledge of repairing and health and safety obligations relating to temporary accommodation. Understanding of the needs of homeless households in temporary accommodation. Knowledge of Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and homelessness legislation (Desirable). Experience Experience working in a busy frontline housing or similar customer-facing service. Experience of managing complex casework. Experience of partnership working, negotiation, and influencing to achieve outcomes. Skills & Abilities Strong customer focus with the ability to manage challenging behaviour. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail. Ability to interpret complex information and apply it effectively in practice. Ability to prioritise, problem-solve creatively, and meet deadlines in a pressured environment. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning. Confident use of digital systems and agile working practices.
We're recruiting a proactive and compassionate Accommodation Solutions Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals and families in temporary accommodation to move towards long-term, stable housing solutions. You'll be part of a dedicated Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement Team, providing high-quality advice, ensuring accommodation suitability, resolving tenancy issues, and working with partners to deliver effective move-on options into private rented, social housing, or intermediate rent. The Role Place households into suitable temporary accommodation in line with policy, legal requirements, and the Homelessness Reduction Act. Conduct suitability assessments, tenancy audits, and property inspections to ensure compliance and safety. Support households to make informed choices, bid effectively for available housing, and access move-on options. Respond promptly to accommodation complaints, tenancy breaches, and enforcement issues, escalating where appropriate. Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Social Services, and external accommodation providers to manage placements and resolve complex cases. Prepare documentation and reports for legal proceedings, reviews, and internal panels. Monitor high-cost emergency accommodation placements and identify suitable, cost-effective move-on opportunities. Liaise with support services to provide wraparound care and make appropriate referrals for residents with additional needs. Manage inboxes, telephone enquiries, and correspondence from residents, elected members, MPs, and external advocates. Support service improvement by contributing to housing policy development, case reviews, and performance reporting. Key Requirements Proven experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or temporary accommodation services. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing pathways, and tenancy management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, landlords, and partners. Experience managing sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and empathy. Good IT skills and experience using housing management systems (e.g., Northgate, NEC, or similar). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities effectively. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills. A collaborative, resident-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
09/01/2026
Contract
We're recruiting a proactive and compassionate Accommodation Solutions Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals and families in temporary accommodation to move towards long-term, stable housing solutions. You'll be part of a dedicated Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement Team, providing high-quality advice, ensuring accommodation suitability, resolving tenancy issues, and working with partners to deliver effective move-on options into private rented, social housing, or intermediate rent. The Role Place households into suitable temporary accommodation in line with policy, legal requirements, and the Homelessness Reduction Act. Conduct suitability assessments, tenancy audits, and property inspections to ensure compliance and safety. Support households to make informed choices, bid effectively for available housing, and access move-on options. Respond promptly to accommodation complaints, tenancy breaches, and enforcement issues, escalating where appropriate. Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Social Services, and external accommodation providers to manage placements and resolve complex cases. Prepare documentation and reports for legal proceedings, reviews, and internal panels. Monitor high-cost emergency accommodation placements and identify suitable, cost-effective move-on opportunities. Liaise with support services to provide wraparound care and make appropriate referrals for residents with additional needs. Manage inboxes, telephone enquiries, and correspondence from residents, elected members, MPs, and external advocates. Support service improvement by contributing to housing policy development, case reviews, and performance reporting. Key Requirements Proven experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or temporary accommodation services. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing pathways, and tenancy management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, landlords, and partners. Experience managing sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and empathy. Good IT skills and experience using housing management systems (e.g., Northgate, NEC, or similar). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities effectively. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills. A collaborative, resident-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
About The Role Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people with complex needs in a Housing, Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment? We have a new Housing job opportunity where you will be working with a team of Housing professionals with the aim of supporting some of the districts most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation. You will be managing all temporary and emergency accommodation placements on behalf of Cotswold District Council. The role involves working closely with homeless clients in various emergency accommodation arrangements. The aim is to assist these individuals in accessing affordable housing options and ultimately reducing the time they spend in short-term accommodation. • You will be based primarily within one of our Hostels working intensively with homeless clients to enable them to access the full range of affordable housing options with the aim of reducing time spent in short term accommodation. • The role involves travel across our district to visit homelessness households in their temporary accommodation (including Hostels and various B&B s) with the aim of assisting them with maximising all of the housing options available to them to ensure that they are able to move on from temporary accommodation as soon as possible. • Create bespoke Tenancy Ready plans for each client and ensure that they have access to the appropriate support and resources to achieve this. • You will also take part in assisting the Temporary Accommodation Supervisor in ensuring that full risk assessments are carried out on each client before being offered a placement in Council managed accommodation. • Assist with the daily running of the homeless hostel s, ensure repairs are promptly reported to the Property Service Team and assist with ensuring H&S risk assessments are up to date and adhered to. What we are looking for Someone who values structure, confidentiality, and professionalism as much as they do empathy and support. You will be expected to handle sensitive personal information with the utmost discretion, in line with GDPR and safeguarding protocols. Maintaining client confidentiality is non-negotiable in this role. You will need to have knowledge of Housing and related legislation, including the Housing Acts, case law, the Homelessness Reduction code of guidance and good practice. This role requires a strong understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to maintain them even in emotionally complex situations. This is a rewarding but demanding role ideal for someone who thrives on helping others in crisis, but who understands the importance of clear boundaries, resilience, and confidentiality. You will need resilience and adaptability as you will often work with people experiencing stress, crisis, or confrontation, so it is essential you can manage these situations calmly and confidently. Being emotionally resilient and understand how to support others without becoming personally involved or emotionally entangled. Teamwork is essential for this role to work effectively with colleagues and external agencies. Please note you will be based at the hostel 5 days a week and will need the ability to travel as required. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. You will need • GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English) • Experience of working in a Housing, Supported Housing or Homelessness focused service • Experience of working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs Special Conditions • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes • DBS Check Should we receive sufficient applications for this role we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, therefore we advise candidates to apply as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply. Publica is a unique place to work we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) • 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice • Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care • Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 7% of your earnings • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) • Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements • Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It s important that we re a good fit for each other, so let us know what s important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. About Us You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.
09/01/2026
Full time
About The Role Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people with complex needs in a Housing, Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment? We have a new Housing job opportunity where you will be working with a team of Housing professionals with the aim of supporting some of the districts most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation. You will be managing all temporary and emergency accommodation placements on behalf of Cotswold District Council. The role involves working closely with homeless clients in various emergency accommodation arrangements. The aim is to assist these individuals in accessing affordable housing options and ultimately reducing the time they spend in short-term accommodation. • You will be based primarily within one of our Hostels working intensively with homeless clients to enable them to access the full range of affordable housing options with the aim of reducing time spent in short term accommodation. • The role involves travel across our district to visit homelessness households in their temporary accommodation (including Hostels and various B&B s) with the aim of assisting them with maximising all of the housing options available to them to ensure that they are able to move on from temporary accommodation as soon as possible. • Create bespoke Tenancy Ready plans for each client and ensure that they have access to the appropriate support and resources to achieve this. • You will also take part in assisting the Temporary Accommodation Supervisor in ensuring that full risk assessments are carried out on each client before being offered a placement in Council managed accommodation. • Assist with the daily running of the homeless hostel s, ensure repairs are promptly reported to the Property Service Team and assist with ensuring H&S risk assessments are up to date and adhered to. What we are looking for Someone who values structure, confidentiality, and professionalism as much as they do empathy and support. You will be expected to handle sensitive personal information with the utmost discretion, in line with GDPR and safeguarding protocols. Maintaining client confidentiality is non-negotiable in this role. You will need to have knowledge of Housing and related legislation, including the Housing Acts, case law, the Homelessness Reduction code of guidance and good practice. This role requires a strong understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to maintain them even in emotionally complex situations. This is a rewarding but demanding role ideal for someone who thrives on helping others in crisis, but who understands the importance of clear boundaries, resilience, and confidentiality. You will need resilience and adaptability as you will often work with people experiencing stress, crisis, or confrontation, so it is essential you can manage these situations calmly and confidently. Being emotionally resilient and understand how to support others without becoming personally involved or emotionally entangled. Teamwork is essential for this role to work effectively with colleagues and external agencies. Please note you will be based at the hostel 5 days a week and will need the ability to travel as required. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. You will need • GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English) • Experience of working in a Housing, Supported Housing or Homelessness focused service • Experience of working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs Special Conditions • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes • DBS Check Should we receive sufficient applications for this role we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, therefore we advise candidates to apply as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply. Publica is a unique place to work we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) • 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice • Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care • Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 7% of your earnings • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) • Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements • Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It s important that we re a good fit for each other, so let us know what s important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. About Us You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.
Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people with complex needs in a Housing, Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment? We have a new Housing job opportunity where you will be working with a team of Housing professionals with the aim of supporting some of the districts' most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation. You will be managing all temporary and emergency accommodation placements on behalf of Cotswold District Council. The role involves working closely with homeless clients in various emergency accommodation arrangements. The aim is to assist these individuals in accessing affordable housing options and ultimately reducing the time they spend in short-term accommodation.• You will be based primarily within one of our Hostels working intensively with homeless clients to enable them to access the full range of affordable housing options with the aim of reducing time spent in short term accommodation.• The role involves travel across our district to visit homelessness households in their temporary accommodation (including Hostels and various B&B's) with the aim of assisting them with maximising all of the housing options available to them to ensure that they are able to move on from temporary accommodation as soon as possible.• Create bespoke 'Tenancy Ready' plans for each client and ensure that they have access to the appropriate support and resources to achieve this.• You will also take part in assisting the Temporary Accommodation Supervisor in ensuring that full risk assessments are carried out on each client before being offered a placement in Council managed accommodation. What we are looking for Someone who values structure, confidentiality, and professionalism as much as they do empathy and support. You will need to have knowledge of Housing and related legislation, including the Housing Acts, case law, the Homelessness Reduction code of guidance and good practice.Teamwork is essential for this role to work effectively with colleagues and external agencies. Please note you will be based at the hostel 5 days a week and will need the ability to travel as required. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. You will need • GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English)• Experience of working in a Housing, Supported Housing or Homelessness focused service• Experience of working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs Special Conditions • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes• DBS CheckPublica is a unique place to work - we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice• Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care• Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 7% of your earnings• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues• Cycle to work scheme• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars• Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances)• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements• Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury• Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary• These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
08/01/2026
Full time
Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people with complex needs in a Housing, Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment? We have a new Housing job opportunity where you will be working with a team of Housing professionals with the aim of supporting some of the districts' most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation. You will be managing all temporary and emergency accommodation placements on behalf of Cotswold District Council. The role involves working closely with homeless clients in various emergency accommodation arrangements. The aim is to assist these individuals in accessing affordable housing options and ultimately reducing the time they spend in short-term accommodation.• You will be based primarily within one of our Hostels working intensively with homeless clients to enable them to access the full range of affordable housing options with the aim of reducing time spent in short term accommodation.• The role involves travel across our district to visit homelessness households in their temporary accommodation (including Hostels and various B&B's) with the aim of assisting them with maximising all of the housing options available to them to ensure that they are able to move on from temporary accommodation as soon as possible.• Create bespoke 'Tenancy Ready' plans for each client and ensure that they have access to the appropriate support and resources to achieve this.• You will also take part in assisting the Temporary Accommodation Supervisor in ensuring that full risk assessments are carried out on each client before being offered a placement in Council managed accommodation. What we are looking for Someone who values structure, confidentiality, and professionalism as much as they do empathy and support. You will need to have knowledge of Housing and related legislation, including the Housing Acts, case law, the Homelessness Reduction code of guidance and good practice.Teamwork is essential for this role to work effectively with colleagues and external agencies. Please note you will be based at the hostel 5 days a week and will need the ability to travel as required. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. You will need • GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English)• Experience of working in a Housing, Supported Housing or Homelessness focused service• Experience of working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs Special Conditions • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes• DBS CheckPublica is a unique place to work - we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice• Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care• Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 7% of your earnings• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues• Cycle to work scheme• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars• Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances)• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements• Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury• Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary• These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
