We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer, on a 4-month contract, likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £17.27 - £21.76 per Hour
Responsibilities:
* To provide housing service advice and information to customers by telephone, email or in person as part of a reception service. To signpost clients to other services and departments as required.
* To work late as and when the service demands. This is to assist late comers for temporary accommodation.
* To ring around daily to secure properties for the use of emergency overnight accommodation.
* To follow up any interest from prospective new landlords as directed by Senior Access & Support Officer, provide them with the relevant information and inform them of the nightly rate.
* To allocate properties in accordance with client risks and general circumstances ensuring suitability in line with housing legislation.
Requirements:
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, to use initiative, prioritise work and meet competing deadlines and targets.
* Experience of working in a similar role.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
* You should have the right to work in the U.K.
* This role requires a basic DBS.
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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