A local authority in Essex is looking to appoint a number of experienced Temporary Accommodation Officers to join their Move On team on a contract basis for an initial 3 months.
This role would suit someone confident working directly with households in temporary accommodation, supporting move‑on pathways and ensuring cases are progressed efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acting as the first point of contact for households in temporary accommodation, building trust and managing expectations
- Carrying out home visits to complete occupancy, identity and affordability checks
- Updating housing needs assessments and identifying appropriate move‑on routes into settled accommodation
- Verifying household composition, including adult dependents for housing register eligibility
- Updating housing register applications to reflect changes in circumstances
- Working closely with the Move On team to support property matching and successful housing outcomes
What you'll need:
- Recent experience working within temporary accommodation or homelessness services in a local authority
- Strong customer engagement skills and confidence managing sensitive conversations
- Ability to work 2-3 days per week in the office
If you are interested, please send your CV to iliana@park-avenue.co.uk along with your availability for a call to discuss further.
