Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer

🔹 Job Advert – Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer Job Title: Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer
Location: London (with travel across London and occasionally outside London)
Rate: £22.87 per hour (LTD)
Contract: Temporary – 12 weeks
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
We are currently working on behalf of a local authority client to recruit an experienced Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer on a 12-week temporary contract.
This role sits within the Temporary Accommodation Service and focuses on carrying out regular visits to temporary accommodation properties to verify occupancy, ensure compliance with licence/tenancy conditions, and identify any safeguarding or property-related concerns.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out scheduled and unannounced visits to temporary accommodation properties
• Verify occupancy and ensure properties are being used appropriately
• Ensure residents understand and comply with licence or tenancy conditions
• Accurately record visit outcomes, occupancy status, and observations
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns or property condition issues
• Liaise with internal teams and accommodation providers to resolve issues
• Work in line with lone working policies and health & safety procedures
• Manage visit schedules and caseloads to meet performance targets
• Respond to enquiries and complaints within agreed timescales
• Work collaboratively with Temporary Accommodation, Relocation, Move-On and Lettings teams

🔹 Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working within temporary accommodation / homelessness services
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk identification
• Experience carrying out property visits or inspections
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload
• Excellent record keeping and report writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with vulnerable households and partner agencies
• Knowledge of housing legislation and the Homelessness Code of Guidance (desirable)

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in temporary accommodation or housing-related visiting roles to secure a well-paid interim position within a busy local authority service.
📩 To apply or find out more, please contact:
George Westhead
📧 george.westhead@servicecare.org.uk
📞 01772 208966