Job Description

Accommodation Officer
Islington
Temporary
Full-Time
Are you an experienced housing professional looking for your next opportunity? Join a dynamic team in Islington as an Accommodation Officer, where you'll play a key role in providing safe and suitable temporary accommodation for homeless applicants.
THE ROLE
As an Accommodation Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing and securing temporary accommodation for statutory homeless applicants. You will work closely with landlords and letting agents, ensuring a seamless process for both clients and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying appropriate temporary accommodation for homeless applicants.
• Liaising with private sector landlords and letting agents to secure housing.
• Providing trauma-informed communication and support to applicants.
• Maintaining accurate records of all placements, lettings, and associated costs.
• Ensuring compliance with housing legislation, council policies, and health and safety standards.
• Utilizing council IT systems to ensure efficient service delivery and a clear audit trail.
• Contributing to the council's commitment to equality, fairness, and dignity for all.

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of both social and private housing markets.
Key requirements include:

• Experience in procurement, lettings, or housing management, ideally in a housing-related field.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, including landlord and tenant laws.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with landlords.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work within a target-focused team environment.

THE CONTRACT
This is a temporary, 3-month contract with potential for extension.
The pay rate for the role is 27.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is 23.02 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) discuss the role in more detail!