Housing Accommodation Officer

Housing Accommodation Officer 📍 Location: Folkestone & Hythe, Kent 📄 Contract: Temproary 3 months from start date 🕒 Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) 💷 Pay: £17.42 - £19.64 per hour (DOE) (£33,603 - £37,889 pro rata) 🚗 Mileage: Paid at 0.45p per mile 💼 Ready for a role where no two days are the same? We're looking for a dynamic, tech-savvy Housing Accommodation Officer to join our team and help deliver essential Temporary Accommodation (TA) services. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where your strong IT skills will be front and centre-keeping systems updated, managing records, and responding quickly to changing needs. From setting up properties to arranging placements at short notice, you'll play a key role in supporting vulnerable residents and ensuring accommodation runs smoothly. ✨ Why This Role Stands Out 🔄 A varied role across office, home, and onsite locations ❤️ Make a real difference in people's lives 🧠 Perfect for someone who thrives on organisation and problem-solving 🚗 Travel costs covered with mileage reimbursement You'll work in the office with the team every Wednesday. Your other days will be spent onsite (mainly in Folkestone & Hythe), at home, or in the office. 🔧 What You'll Be Doing 🏠 Assisting the council with setting up council owned TA to a lettable standard 🔍 Conducting spot checks and fire alarm checks 📋 Managing inventories, check-ins, and check-outs (often at short notice) ⚡ Handling TA-related issues quickly and efficiently 📞 Liaising with external providers to secure accommodation fast 🤝 Supporting the wider housing team as needed 💡 What We're Looking For 💻 Strong IT skills are essential - confident using systems and quick to learn new software 🚗 Full UK driving licence and access to your own car - essential 📍 Ability to attend sites at short notice (must live locally) 🛡️ Awareness of safeguarding and how to report concerns 🧩 Highly organised with great attention to detail 🏢 Experience in housing, homelessness, or property management is desirable 🌟 Bring Your Skills. Make a Difference. If you're tech-confident, proactive, and ready to hit the ground running, this is your chance to step into a rewarding role where your work has a real impact every day. 👉 Apply now and be part of something that matters