Job Description

Spirehouse are currently recruiting for a Principal Temporary Accommodation Officer on behalf of a local authority in Warwickshire.

The Opportunity

This is a contracted role at 6 months, however there shall be an opportunity at the three month mark to potentially apply for a permanent role with the Local Authority. The purpose of this post is to supervise the Temporary Accommodation Team and to deliver a customer focused, cost effective and professional Temporary Accommodation service to meet the Councils housing duties.

Duties:

* Provide day-to-day supervision of the temporary accommodation team including one – to- ones, team meetings and ensuring comprehensive high-quality service is delivered

* Ensure that Council-owned temporary homeless accommodation is managed in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures including regular support visits, inspections and risk and accurate records are kept

* Ensure that the use of hotel & bed & breakfast accommodation is kept to a minimum

* Develop the approach to increasing access to the private rented sector for use as temporary accommodation and the prevention of homelessness.

* Ensure sound financial management of budgets, ensuring timely payments for accommodation and other services required.

* Provide comprehensive advice and support service is provided to customers in temporary accommodation to enable them to move to more settled accommodation.

Further information:

* 37 hours per working week

* Monday – Friday

* £19 - £23 per hour via Umbrella

* Immediate start

* 6 months initial assignment

Requirements:

* Previous experience in managing a small team

* Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a homeless related housing service

* Extensive experience around housing legislation particularly Temporary Accommodation

* Full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle

Please apply for this role online or contact Kim Parsons at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals