6 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The Temporary Accommodation Move‑On Officer works as part of the Temporary Accommodation Move‑On Team to support households living in temporary accommodation to successfully move into settled accommodation.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage a caseload of households identified as ready to move on from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation.
  
• Match households to suitable accommodation in line with legal suitability requirements, enabling the Council to discharge its housing duties.
  
• Progress cases at pace to ensure timely move‑on and efficient use of accommodation.
  
• Review and update housing needs assessments and related documentation to ensure household circumstances are accurately recorded.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working in housing, homelessness, temporary accommodation, or a related support service.
  
• Experience managing a caseload and progressing cases in a time‑sensitive environment.
  
• Experience working with vulnerable households and supporting resettlement.
  
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Good understanding of homelessness legislation and suitability requirements.
  
• Knowledge of housing options available to homeless households, including private rented sector and social housing.
  
• Ability to assess housing need, affordability and support requirements.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

Additional information to note

• Working Hours: 35 hours per week.
  
• Basic DBS required.
  
• 6 Brixton Hill, London, Lambeth, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom
  
• Work pattern - 2 Days office / 3 days WFH
  
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.
  

The role closes on 21^st  April 2026, apply ASAP.