Job Description

Job Title: Housing Access Officer

Location: Enfield

Hours per Week: 35 hours (Hybrid)

Rate of Pay: 21 P/H (Umbrella)

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Access Officer to join the Housing team at Enfield Council.

Main Duties:

• Negotiating and procuring Nightly Paid accommodation in order to prevent homelessness or to fulfil the Council's statutory duties for eligible clients, at the best price.
• Allocate accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum by ensuring that properties are allocated and agreements are signed with tenants as quickly as possible.
• Set up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated in order that the council maximise income from the rent that is charged.
• Provide Business Support for the Nightly Paid Accommodation Team.

For more information, please contact Olivia at (phone number removed) or email