Temporary Accommodation Officer, East London

Temporary Accommodation Officer, East London  
Pay rate £29.29 per hour  
Contract role, Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer  
  
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer in the East London area.  
You will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority setting.  
Key Responsibilities:   

• Assess the move-on accommodation needs of households in temporary accommodation.  

• Support applicants with bidding strategies, private rented sector offers, and access to specialist housing.  

• Ensure all placements comply with statutory requirements and council policies.  

• Provide support to negotiate affordable rent levels where necessary.  

• Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure timely use of available properties.  

• Provide advice on income maximisation, debt management, and tenancy responsibilities.  

• Maintain accurate records, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently.   

  
About You:   

• We are looking for a motivated individual with: Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law, and landlord-tenant regulations.  

• Experience in housing allocations, casework, and customer support.  

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.  

• The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.  

• Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills.   

  
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you -  
 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  

• An easy registration process (all done online)  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you.  

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  

  
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!  
Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information  
  
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.