Accommodation Officer

Accommodation Officer needed in Newport, South Wales, £15.83ph PAYE – Reference: OR108991

Purpose of the job

The postholder will be responsible for monitoring occupancy, managing tenancy and licence-related issues, undertaking occupancy inspections across Newport, supporting move-on activities, and contributing to the provision of safe and suitable accommodation for homeless households which includes face to face duty.

You will ideally have – 

• Previous experience working within a housing, homelessness, temporary accommodation, or supported housing environment.
• Experience carrying out occupancy inspections or tenancy-related property visits.
• Experience managing accommodation, tenancy, licence, or housing-related cases.
• Strong administrative skills with experience drafting: 
  • Formal letters
  • Warning notices
  • Eviction-related documentation
  • Case records and reports
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to make balanced decisions regarding risk and accommodation suitability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload.
• A resilient and professional approach when working under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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