Housing Officer Temporary Accommodation
Hastings Frontend
Hastings, UK
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Housing officer
Full Time
Temporary Accommodation Officer
Career Grade 8-7
This is a fixed term role covering a period of maternity leave for approximately 1 year.
We are offering an internal opportunity to join the Housing Services Team as a Housing Officer Temporary Accommodation.
The Role
This role is key to supporting households placed in temporary accommodation and ensuring placements are well managed. You'll provide housing management services, liaise with providers, and work closely with colleagues, partners, and clients to ensure people are supported while their longer-term housing options are explored.
Key aspects include:
About You
We are looking for a colleague with:
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please complete the internal application process via the below link.
Closing date: 19th September 2025
This role reports to the Temporary Accommodation Team Leader.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Further information on this vacancy
Career Grade 8-7
This is a fixed term role covering a period of maternity leave for approximately 1 year.
We are offering an internal opportunity to join the Housing Services Team as a Housing Officer Temporary Accommodation.
The Role
This role is key to supporting households placed in temporary accommodation and ensuring placements are well managed. You'll provide housing management services, liaise with providers, and work closely with colleagues, partners, and clients to ensure people are supported while their longer-term housing options are explored.
Key aspects include:
- Managing temporary accommodation placements, ensuring suitability and safeguarding responsibilities are met.
- Supporting clients with benefit claims, arrears, disputes, and other issues affecting their stay.
- Carrying out property inspections and liaising with providers to maintain standards.
- Working with clients who may have complex needs and ensuring placements are sustained where possible.
- Contributing to service targets and continuous improvement.
About You
We are looking for a colleague with:
- Experience in social housing or a related field.
- Knowledge of housing legislation, housing benefit processes, and issues surrounding homelessness.
- Strong communication, case management, and IT skills.
- The ability to work flexibly, manage a varied caseload, and remain resilient under pressure.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please complete the internal application process via the below link.
Closing date: 19th September 2025
This role reports to the Temporary Accommodation Team Leader.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Further information on this vacancy
- Management Competency Framework
- Staff Competency Framework
- Housing Officer Temporary Accommodation JDPS