Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer temp: West London
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a car driving Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to join one of our most improved Local Authority clients in a temporary vacancy for the next three months (with every possibility of being extended should you perform well). Our client is based near to Heathrow Airport in West London, and you will work two days in their office, and two days in the community carrying out home visits in your car. In this role you will ensure that households placed in temporary accommodation (TA) are living in accommodation that is safe, suitable, and meets statutory standards. The role includes carrying out regular visits and suitability assessments, preventing and detecting fraud, and working with households and providers to improve accommodation standards. The post-holder must understand the impact of living in temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfast accommodation, on individuals and families.Reporting into the Head of Temporary Accommodation Team Leader, this is a full time role for 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and your responsibilities will be: Suitability and Property Assessments - Conducting regular visits to temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfast and nightly paid accommodation.- Completing suitability assessments in line with legislation and council policy.- Identifying health and safety risks, overcrowding, disrepair, or poor management and escalating concerns.- Ensuring accommodation meets required standard
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