Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist - Thurrock

Added 15/05/2026

Key Responsibilities Service Leadership and Delivery Lead, manage and develop a dedicated Temporary Accommodation Reduction Team. Create a high-performance culture focused on achieving measurable reductions in temporary accommodation numbers and length of stay. Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and accountability arrangements. Monitor and drive team performance against agreed targets and outcomes. Support staff development, coaching and continuous improvement. Temporary Accommodation Reduction Strategy Lead delivery of initiatives designed to reduce the number of households within temporary accommodation. Develop and implement practical solutions and pathways that support sustainable move-on arrangements. Identify barriers preventing residents moving on from temporary accommodation and implement solutions....

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Officer - Waltham - £26.04 p/h umb

Added 08/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Officer - Waltham - £26.04 p/h umbTo provide specialist support in reducing temporary accommodation use by matching suitable customers to a range of properties in the Private Sector sourced through our range of schemes. To minimise admissions into temporary accommodation through timely offers at the earlier stages of the homelessness journey and maximising exit out of temporary accommodation through effective use of other private sector options.To apply reach out to me on : 02030471496Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845....

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer - Waltham - £23.41 p/h umb

Added 09/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer - Waltham - £23.41 p/h umbIn this vital role, you'll be at the heart of our mission to support households in urgent need of housing. You'll be responsible for arranging and managing temporary accommodation placements for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.What you'll do:Work closely with households to ensure their needs are met quickly and appropriately.Liaise with accommodation providers, landlords and partners to secure suitable accommodation.Balance the challenge of demand with available resources, finding creative solutions to tough situations.Ensure placements are safe, compliant and cost-effective while keeping customer care at the heart of everything you do.Be part...

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Waltham - £22.44 p/h umb

Added 03/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Waltham - £22.44 p/h umbRole Title Temporary Accommodation Housing OfficerJob Family Place / Housing / Housing Options & SupportCompetency Level All ColleaguesPay Range / Scale SO2- 22.44 Umbrella PurposeTo provide effective day to day housing management for temporary accommodation owned or directly managed by the Council, ensuring properties are safe, well maintained, and compliant with all relevant legislation, policies and standards.To maintain high property standards by carrying out inspections, investigations and follow up actions in response to complaints, repairs issues, damp and mould concerns, anti social behaviour, and tenancy/licence breaches. The postholder ensures that issues...

Temporary Accommodation Officer - Lambeth - £216.39 p/d umb

Added 26/06/2026

Temporary Accommodation Officer - Lambeth - £216.39 p/d umbKey Areas of Responsibility Temporary Accommodation Placements: 1. Allocate a variety of temporary accommodation units including emergency accommodation, and control and conduct all activities leading to admissions and discharges where appropriate in order to achieve the most efficient and economic use of accommodation available. 2. Minimise the inappropriate use of shared accommodation for families with children and ensure that all clients are effectively tracked, monitored and moved on from temporary accommodation where appropriate. 3. Conduct visits where necessary to a range of B&B type establishments to ensure property standards are maintained and...

Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer - Lambeth - £30.67 p/h umb

Added 18/06/2026

Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer - Lambeth - £30.67 p/h umbJob Purpose�As part of the Temporary Accommodation Move On team to work with households in temporary accommodation to move into settled accommodation. Understanding their move on needs, matching them to suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation, supporting them to overcome any move on barriers, and completing their discharge from temporary accommodation.�To work with the Lettings Negotiators in the team, to identify the properties needed and to match households to the properties they have sourced ensuring no properties are left unused.�To set expectations about the most likely route into settled accommodation,...

Temporary Accommodation officer - lambeth

Added 22/05/2026

Allocate a variety of temporary accommodation units including emergency accommodation, and control and conduct all activities leading to admissions and discharges where appropriate in order to achieve the most efficient and economic use of accommodation available. Minimise the inappropriate use of shared accommodation for families with children and ensure that all clients are effectively tracked, monitored and moved on from temporary accommodation where appropriate. Effectively liaise with and manage the day to day relationships with emergency accommodation providers and out of hours services, providing advice and monitoring their performance in the most effective use of temporary accommodation stock. Proactively work...

Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer - Lambeth

Added 20/04/2026

Job Purpose To visit or call, where a visit is not possible, households in temporary accommodation, assessing their move on housing needs and their most likely route to being re-housed in settled accommodation, including in Social Housing and the Private Rented Sector. To take accurate and complete records of the households current composition and housing needs so colleagues in the Move on team can source and match the households to suitable settled accommodation. To set expectations about the most likely route into settled accommodation, what action the household can take to move out of temporary accommodation of their own accord....

Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer - lambeth

Added 17/04/2026

Job Purpose ? As part of the Temporary Accommodation Move On team to work with households in temporary accommodation to move into settled accommodation. Understanding their move on needs, matching them to suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation, supporting them to overcome any move on barriers, and completing their discharge from temporary accommodation. ? To work with the Lettings Negotiators in the team, to identify the properties needed and to match households to the properties they have sourced ensuring no properties are left unused. ? To set expectations about the most likely route into settled accommodation, and what actions the...

Head of Temporary Accommodation, Register and Allocations

Added 26/03/2026

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead our Temporary Accommodation, and Housing Allocations services within a busy local authority setting. Key Responsibilities *Provide strategic and operational leadership across Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and Housing Register services, *Lead the delivery of the Council's B&B elimination plan, reducing reliance on unsuitable accommodation and supporting households to move into sustainable housing *Oversee the provision, procurement and management of Temporary Accommodation, ensuring services operate within legislative requirements, contractual standards and financial limits *Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and...

Settled Homes Team Manager (TA Reduction) - Waltham

Added 22/05/2026

Lead and manage the Settled Homes Team to deliver high-quality housing solutions for individuals and families. Oversee the allocation and management of settled accommodation, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and local policies. Drive performance and outcomes, using data and insights to improve service delivery. Build and maintain strong partnerships with housing providers, support agencies, and internal teams. Ensure safeguarding and risk management processes are embedded in all aspects of service delivery. Champion a resident focused approach, promoting dignity, choice, and independence for service users. Essential skills and experience: Proven management experience in a housing options / homelessness / temporary accommodation...

Inspection Team Leader - Thurrock

Added 15/05/2026

Inspection Team Leader Job Purpose Responsible for the day-to-day leadership and supervision of the inspection team working under licensing. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality property inspections across the private rented sector, supporting compliance with housing standards and licensing conditions, and improving the condition of rental properties. Main responsibilities Team Leader and Supervision Inspection and Quality Assurance Stakeholder Engagement Service Accountabilities Lead, manage, and support a team of inspection officers conducting property inspections under housing licensing schemes Allocate and prioritise workloads, ensuring timely and effective service delivery. Provide technical oversight and mentoring on housing standards, including HHSRS, preparing and issuing...

Childrens Senior Social Worker - Adoption Team - Thurrock

Added 13/04/2026

Senior Social Worker - Adoption TeamThurrock Council is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Adoption Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across the full adoption journey within a supportive and well-established service.About the RoleYou will be involved in all aspects of adoption, including:Recruitment and assessment of adoptersDelivering preparation training and information eventsFamily finding and matching for childrenSupporting adopters post-placementWorking with birth parentsCompleting post-adoption and SGO assessmentsPreparing court reports (including non-agency and stepparent adoptions)Working in partnership with Adopt EastRequirementsQualified Social Worker with 3+ years PQEAdoption experience is essentialStrong background in statutory childcareExcellent report writing and...

Temporary Tenancy Sustainment Officer - Kensington & Chelse

Added 30/03/2026

To provide customer focused housing support service to help residents sustain their tenancy and live independently in their homes. This will include providing practical advice, information, and support on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, life skills and the promotion of personal independence.Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail....

Housing Accommodation Officer - Windsor & maidenhead -£26.53 p/h umb

Added 12/06/2026

Housing Accommodation Officer - Windsor & maidenhead -£26.53 p/h umbPortable Electronic Equipment or Devices (PEDs) are defined as any portable piece of equipment that has the ability to store, process or transmit information. Examples include (but are not limited to) laptops, tablets, net books, mobile phones, cameras, Dictaphones. Upon collection of your IT equipment, you will be asked to sign a declaration to confirm you accept the security conditions below. Password ProtectionI agree to protect my council electronic device from unauthorised access by using a strong password or difficult to guess PIN known only to myself. Conditions of Use for...