Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer Location: North London Type: Temporary (Ongoing) Rate: £26.19 Schedule: Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the North London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer to join their team. Key Responsibilities - Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer: Facilitating the temporary accommodation allocation process, including assessing and placing homeless households into suitable and affordable accommodation in line with statutory duties Sourcing and booking temporary accommodation placements on a daily basis Assessing applicants' housing needs and ensuring appropriate placements, including handling difficult conversations such as refusals and discharging duty where required Completing sign-ups into temporary accommodation, including all relevant documentation and housing benefit claims Working collaboratively with internal teams to achieve the best housing outcomes for residents Coordinating logistics such as transport, removals, and storage for households moving in and out of accommodation Updating housing systems accurately to ensure compliance with legal obligations for both landlord and tenant Supporting emergency decants and transfers Providing advice and guidance on housing options, including temporary and social housing Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation, including safeguarding and equality standards Participating in training and supporting the induction of new staff Carrying out any additional duties in line with the role