Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Camden Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Accommodation Placement Officer this role will be: N1C 4AG 2 days remote, 3 days in the office at this time

The right candidate will:

This is an important role within the TA placements team, responsible for supporting residents into temporary accommodation and ensuring Camden allocates suitable emergency and temporary accommodation in accordance with housing legislation and guidance.

* To facilitate the temporary allocation process and all related functions including assessing and placing homeless households in all forms of suitable and affordable temporary accommodation in discharge of the councils duty, setting up and ending tenancies as appropriate

* To source and book temporary accommodation placements on a daily basis

* To assess applicants essential housing needs and ensure these are considered and met in providing temporary and interim accommodation, conducting difficult conversations such as refusal interviews and where necessary undertaking the discharge of the Councils relevant statutory duty.

* To sign up households into temporary accommodation and ensure all relevant paperwork is completed, including housing benefit claims

We require the following:

* Experience of working in a busy customer facing service and dealing sensitively and effectively with customer issues, particularly in relation to vulnerable people. You should have experience of being able to hold difficult conversations with people.

* An understanding of the problems faced by homeless households in temporary accommodation, and a passion to deliver a quality service to disadvantaged groups, within the context of limited resources.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon