Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer
4 days ago
Uxbridge
We are seeking a proactive Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to support the management of temporary accommodation placements. You will carry out property visits, ensure accommodation standards are met, and act as a key link between residents, housing officers, and accommodation providers. This role plays a vital part in ensuring vulnerable households are housed in safe, suitable, and compliant temporary accommodation.Key Responsibilities • Conduct regular visits to temporary accommodation properties to assess condition, occupancy, and compliance, • Ensure properties meet health & safety standards and contractual requirements, • Identify maintenance issues, disrepair, and safeguarding concerns, escalating where necessary, • Support placements by verifying suitability of accommodation for households, • Liaise with landlords, managing agents, and accommodation providers to resolve issues, • Maintain accurate records of visits, inspections, and follow-up actions, • Support Housing Options and Homelessness teams with placement decisions, • Monitor occupancy levels and report unauthorised use or breaches of agreement, • Provide feedback on property standards and contribute to contract performance monitoring, • Assist with move-on planning and reducing reliance on temporary accommodationAbout You, • Experience in housing, property inspections, tenan...