Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer
Ackerman Pierce Ltd
This role plays a vital part in ensuring vulnerable households are housed in safe, suitable, and compliant temporary accommodation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular visits to temporary accommodation properties to assess condition, occupancy, and compliance
- Ensure properties meet health & safety standards and contractual requirements
- Identify maintenance issues, disrepair, and safeguarding concerns, escalating where necessary
- Support placements by verifying suitability of accommodation for households
- Liaise with landlords, managing agents, and accommodation providers to resolve issues
- Maintain accurate records of visits, inspections, and follow-up actions
- Support Housing Options and Homelessness teams with placement decisions
- Monitor occupancy levels and report unauthorised use or breaches of agreement
- Provide feedback on property standards and contribute to contract performance monitoring
- Assist with move-on planning and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation
- Experience in housing, property inspections, tenancy management, or a related field
- Understanding of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation duties (desirable)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal confidently with vulnerable clients and challenging situations
- Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage a field-based role effectively
- Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel between properties)
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