Temporary Accommodation Officer x2

Location: Lynton House

Permanent – Full time

The Housing Needs Service is undergoing a radical transformation to achieve successful outcomes for our residents. We are seeking people who excel in building positive and trusting relationships with the skills and expertise to deliver lasting housing solutions.

We are seeking a Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer(Allocations & Lettings Team) who wants to work in a resident-centred service. You will play a major part in making residents’ lives better in preventing and relieving homelessness.

You will be expected to have clear knowledge or the ability to learn and stay up to date with key legislation such as the Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and will benefit from having an understanding welfare benefits and adult social care to perform well in this role.

You would be arriving at the London Borough of Redbridge at an exciting time, joining an ambitious new Housing Needs Service that embraces change and a positive learning culture for colleagues with a vision to secure sustainable housing solutions for all.

Job Description and Person Specification

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.