Employer:<\/b> Adecco
\nSalary:<\/b> \u00a321.00 – \u00a323.00 per hour
\nDate Added:<\/b> 20\/12\/2023<\/p>\n
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Temporary Accommodation Officer to join one of our most improved Local Authority clients in Berkshire in a temporary vacancy for the next three months, working from their Maidenhead office 2-3 times a week.<\/p>\n
This is a full time role for 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and you will be expected to:<\/p>\n
* Carry out the daily operational duties required for the Council’s temporary accommodation including private rented and supported accommodation managed by other providers.
* Deal with office administration, answering queries and ensuring all relevant paperwork is kept up to date and procedures followed to ensure the smooth running of the accommodation service.
* Assist residents\/customers with maintaining their accommodation.
* Sign up all new households for allocated accommodation, completing associated paperwork and providing details of licence agreement to residents.
* Assist with the completion of Housing Benefit applications and check that forms are completed correctly as well as supporting documents to ensure a valid claim.
* Carry out risk assessments for all new residents, to ensure the correct allocation of accommodation.
* Work alongside the Housing Options team in the discharging of duties owed under the Homelessness legislation.<\/p>\n
Experience of dealing with difficult customers in a face to face setting, as well as having a sound knowledge of homelessness would be a real advantage for this post.<\/p>\n
Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and can start on short notice (1-2 weeks maximum) need apply, as our client is keen to hire for this role as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b> 31\/01\/2024
\nContract Type:<\/b> Temporary
\nSubmitted Applications:<\/b> 0<\/p>\n