Placement Officer

• £16.62ph
• 3 month contract
• Office location Hove BN3
• Standard DBS Required
• Potential for hybrid working
• PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are required to travel through Brighton and wider East and West Sussex area for this role.

We are looking for a Placement Officer to support the effective management of temporary accommodation placements.

The role involves coordinating moves into and out of temporary accommodation, ensuring properties are used efficiently while meeting the needs of residents. As a Placement Officer, you will manage issues throughout a placement, including repairs, transfers, neighbour disputes, and anti-social behaviour. Day to day, you will work closely with residents, accommodation providers, and internal teams to help maintain safe and suitable housing options.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for the role as Placement Officer, you will need experience in the following:

• Knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation (including the Housing Act, Homelessness Reduction Act, Localism Act, Children Act, Care Act) and related guidance.
• Understanding of welfare benefits and housing benefit systems.
• Knowledge of the responsibilities of tenants, landlords, and accommodation providers.
• Awareness of how changes in housing policy can affect accommodation options and service delivery.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within residential accommodation.
• Experience of assessing housing need and identifying suitable accommodation solutions.
• Ability to manage housing-related issues, resolve problems, and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable individuals and households experiencing housing difficulties.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with housing, homelessness, temporary accommodation, or tenancy management experience who is passionate about helping people access and sustain suitable housing.