Accommodation Officer

Accommodation Officer-Dorset

Salary: £17.08 Per Hour Umbrella

Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Role Purpose:

• To efficiently manage all aspects of the supply of temporary accommodation for our client.
• To ensure rent is paid on each placement, following the Housing Debt Management Process to reduce liability to the Council.

You will be:

• To manage the physical condition of the directly managed temporary accommodation so that it is in a permanent lettable state, conduct inspections, book repairs, maintenance, organise redecoration, and ensure any communal areas are clean and safe.
• To control the council’s financial liability through the local housing debt management process, pursue accommodation charges, monitor HB payments and work closely with housing finance team.
• To maintain and update comprehensive records in connection with the management, maintenance and costs associated with the council’s temporary accommodation and occupants as required.
• To obtain and monitor all mandatory safety certificates from those landlords, including Dorset Council, who provide emergency accommodation for homeless households. To undertake regular visits checking on standards and services provided.
• Undertake joint visits with contractors, Property and Assets services where necessary, to reduce void costs and enable quick turnaround. Also access arrangements to the properties when occupied.
• To work with and support leaseholder landlords who provide accommodation for homeless households to ensure the fabric of the building meets with the lease agreements.
• To work with and support B&B proprietors who provide our emergency homeless accommodation, to ensure successful client placements whilst in B&B.

We offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Casey Adams on or via email