Housing Accommodation Officer

Housing Accommodation Officer Contract: 3 Month contract from start date. Pay: £16.64–£18.86 per hour (DOE) — equivalent to £32,103–£36,389 per annum Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Mileage: Paid at HMRC rate (45p per mile) Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable households and ensuring safe, well-managed accommodation? We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Housing Accommodation Officer to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will split their time between office-based work, home working, and onsite visits — primarily to temporary accommodation in the Folkestone and Hythe areas. Please note: You will be required to work from the office with the team every Wednesday. Key Responsibilities * Carry out spot checks on Temporary Accommodation (TA) * Complete fire alarm testing in TA * Conduct and maintain TA inventories * Manage TA check-ins (including at short notice) * Handle TA check-outs and associated inventory updates * Assist with setting up new TA units within FHDC stock * Support the team with any additional TA-related tasks as required Person Requirements * Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle * Must live locally, due to the need for occasional short-notice TA check-ins * Ideally experienced in housing, homelessness services, or property management * Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently * A practical, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact within the community while joining a supportive and dedicated team. Apply today to be considered