About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join our team at Mildmay House. This is a key post contributing to the delivery of Salvation Army Homes services to its residents. Working within our corporate aims and objectives you will deliver a Resident focused service. You will co coordinate tenancy management and rent collection to ensure all housing management income is collected effectively. You will ensure fair access, process of applications, relevant background checks and allocation of vacant properties. You will also ensure supported move on accommodation is available for use, keeping vacant properties to a minimum and void turnaround time minimised. You will ensure H&S and property standards are maintained and work effectively as a team member delivering excellent services to Salvation Army Homes' residents. Working with our residents, you will key to increasing their ability to sustain a tenancy when they housed in our move on properties and when they transition out of the scheme from the scheme. About the Service Mildmay House is a 47 bed supported accommodation service for single homeless males and females aged 16 upwards, clients who live at our service come from a variety of backgrounds/circumstances including relationship breakdowns, rough sleeping, mental health, drugs & alcohol use. At Mildmay we seek to provide a warm, respectful and supportive environment for clients. We want every person who walks through the door to feel that Mildmay is their home from Day 1. Staff aim to support and encourage clients throughout their stay/journey with us as they move towards independent living. What our Staff Say I love working at Mildmay House because there is never a dull moment. The relationships that are developed with the clients are extremely important and I think that it is one of the key things that supports us truly transform lives. About You A Tenancy Sustainment Officer will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. Benefits of working as a Tenancy Sustainment officer 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service An extra day off on your birthday A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line) Pension with life assurance Discounted private medical insurance Loans available for financial emergencies Occupational Sick Pay A full Induction package and training relevant to the role Long service awards from 2.5 years Support to learn and develop your career About Us A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents. That's where you come in. Equal Opportunities Statement As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. Vacancy Notice We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join our team at Mildmay House. This is a key post contributing to the delivery of Salvation Army Homes services to its residents. Working within our corporate aims and objectives you will deliver a Resident focused service. You will co coordinate tenancy management and rent collection to ensure all housing management income is collected effectively. You will ensure fair access, process of applications, relevant background checks and allocation of vacant properties. You will also ensure supported move on accommodation is available for use, keeping vacant properties to a minimum and void turnaround time minimised. You will ensure H&S and property standards are maintained and work effectively as a team member delivering excellent services to Salvation Army Homes' residents. Working with our residents, you will key to increasing their ability to sustain a tenancy when they housed in our move on properties and when they transition out of the scheme from the scheme. About the Service Mildmay House is a 47 bed supported accommodation service for single homeless males and females aged 16 upwards, clients who live at our service come from a variety of backgrounds/circumstances including relationship breakdowns, rough sleeping, mental health, drugs & alcohol use. At Mildmay we seek to provide a warm, respectful and supportive environment for clients. We want every person who walks through the door to feel that Mildmay is their home from Day 1. Staff aim to support and encourage clients throughout their stay/journey with us as they move towards independent living. What our Staff Say I love working at Mildmay House because there is never a dull moment. The relationships that are developed with the clients are extremely important and I think that it is one of the key things that supports us truly transform lives. About You A Tenancy Sustainment Officer will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. Benefits of working as a Tenancy Sustainment officer 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service An extra day off on your birthday A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line) Pension with life assurance Discounted private medical insurance Loans available for financial emergencies Occupational Sick Pay A full Induction package and training relevant to the role Long service awards from 2.5 years Support to learn and develop your career About Us A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents. That's where you come in. Equal Opportunities Statement As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. Vacancy Notice We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role Our Welfare Officers provide direct and impactful welfare support to RAF personnel and their immediate family. As a trusted and confidential source of support, you will assist our service users with challenges they are facing, from mental ill-health, difficult relationships, domestic abuse, financial and cost-of-living concerns, resettlement, housing, childcare, equality issues, bereavement, military discharge or deployment and many more - no day will be the same, as such this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Welfare sector. Our intervention is provided with consent on a non-statutory basis, and you will work with and engage our service users to develop appropriate interventions for individual outcomes. Our service is transitioning to become more accessible and inclusive, digital technology plays a key role in this, as such you will use digital technologies to complement and enhance processes and service user experience. You will play an active role within the community, promoting the service through the delivery of presentations and representing the service at public engagement events. You will also work closely with RAF welfare teams, local authorities, health, education, civilian agencies, charities and other military organisations to ensure the best outcome for the service user. About the Team 2024 marked 34 years since SSAFA began delivering an independent non-statutory, and confidential service, for the Royal Air Force community across the UK, and this is an exciting time to be joining as we were successful in our bid to continue delivering this service. We are transforming our ways of working to be innovative, to ensure our service is even more inclusive and accessible to meet the needs of a modern RAF. We are a hard-working team from diverse professional backgrounds. Although we all have our own area of responsibility, we support each other in delivering the best possible service to our military community. Find out more about the Personal Support & Social Work Service on our website. About you To thrive in this role you will have relevant experience of supporting adults, families and children/young people. You will be able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver presentations with confidence. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision. It would be advantageous if you have experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes. There will be some travel required and therefore you will need to be able to drive and have access to your own car. About SSAFA SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us. Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 18 February 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews: Week commencing 02 March 2026
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
About the role Our Welfare Officers provide direct and impactful welfare support to RAF personnel and their immediate family. As a trusted and confidential source of support, you will assist our service users with challenges they are facing, from mental ill-health, difficult relationships, domestic abuse, financial and cost-of-living concerns, resettlement, housing, childcare, equality issues, bereavement, military discharge or deployment and many more - no day will be the same, as such this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Welfare sector. Our intervention is provided with consent on a non-statutory basis, and you will work with and engage our service users to develop appropriate interventions for individual outcomes. Our service is transitioning to become more accessible and inclusive, digital technology plays a key role in this, as such you will use digital technologies to complement and enhance processes and service user experience. You will play an active role within the community, promoting the service through the delivery of presentations and representing the service at public engagement events. You will also work closely with RAF welfare teams, local authorities, health, education, civilian agencies, charities and other military organisations to ensure the best outcome for the service user. About the Team 2024 marked 34 years since SSAFA began delivering an independent non-statutory, and confidential service, for the Royal Air Force community across the UK, and this is an exciting time to be joining as we were successful in our bid to continue delivering this service. We are transforming our ways of working to be innovative, to ensure our service is even more inclusive and accessible to meet the needs of a modern RAF. We are a hard-working team from diverse professional backgrounds. Although we all have our own area of responsibility, we support each other in delivering the best possible service to our military community. Find out more about the Personal Support & Social Work Service on our website. About you To thrive in this role you will have relevant experience of supporting adults, families and children/young people. You will be able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver presentations with confidence. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision. It would be advantageous if you have experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes. There will be some travel required and therefore you will need to be able to drive and have access to your own car. About SSAFA SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us. Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 18 February 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews: Week commencing 02 March 2026
Probation Service Officer - Remote / Hybrid Opportunities Red Snapper Recruitment is currently recruiting Probation Services Officers on behalf of several probation services clients to support sentence management, Reactive Management Hub work , and offender management in custody roles. These opportunities offer remote or hybrid working , with full-time and part-time options available , making them ideal for experienced PSOs seeking flexibility while continuing frontline practice. The successful candidate will support the delivery of effective probation services through structured interventions, enforcement actions, and case management activity, working closely with Probation Officers and partner agencies. Job Summary Location: Remote / Various PDUs. Prisons roles located in Surrey require attendance. Contract Type: Temporary (initial contracts with likely extension) Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered Rate: 16.39 p/h PAYE or 21.59 p/h Umbrella Key Responsibilities Support sentence management activity for individuals on probation. Deliver interventions and undertake risk-informed enforcement actions. Complete assessments, case notes, and reports in line with national standards. Maintain accurate and timely records on probation case management systems. Work collaboratively with Probation Officers, custody staff, and partner agencies. For OMiC roles, support offender management activity within custodial settings, including resettlement planning. Essential Requirements Experience working as a Probation Services Officer or in a similar offender management role. Sound understanding of probation processes, enforcement, and risk management. Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills. Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment. This role is subject to Pre-employment checks and Probation's Enhanced Level 1 Vetting. If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms). RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision sectors. Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.
Feb 02, 2026
Seasonal
Probation Service Officer - Remote / Hybrid Opportunities Red Snapper Recruitment is currently recruiting Probation Services Officers on behalf of several probation services clients to support sentence management, Reactive Management Hub work , and offender management in custody roles. These opportunities offer remote or hybrid working , with full-time and part-time options available , making them ideal for experienced PSOs seeking flexibility while continuing frontline practice. The successful candidate will support the delivery of effective probation services through structured interventions, enforcement actions, and case management activity, working closely with Probation Officers and partner agencies. Job Summary Location: Remote / Various PDUs. Prisons roles located in Surrey require attendance. Contract Type: Temporary (initial contracts with likely extension) Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered Rate: 16.39 p/h PAYE or 21.59 p/h Umbrella Key Responsibilities Support sentence management activity for individuals on probation. Deliver interventions and undertake risk-informed enforcement actions. Complete assessments, case notes, and reports in line with national standards. Maintain accurate and timely records on probation case management systems. Work collaboratively with Probation Officers, custody staff, and partner agencies. For OMiC roles, support offender management activity within custodial settings, including resettlement planning. Essential Requirements Experience working as a Probation Services Officer or in a similar offender management role. Sound understanding of probation processes, enforcement, and risk management. Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills. Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment. This role is subject to Pre-employment checks and Probation's Enhanced Level 1 Vetting. If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms). RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision sectors. Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.
Project Worker We are recruiting a dedicated Project Worker to provide high quality support to residents in supported housing services. Salary: £27,045- £29,357 Location: Southend on Sea Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (including evenings/weekends on a rota) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 27/2/26 About the Role The Project Worker will play a vital role in helping residents move towards safer, more stable and independent lives. Working within supported accommodation services, they will deliver practical advice, personalised support and intensive housing management to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Key responsibilities include: Creating a welcoming, supportive environment that helps residents adjust to a more settled way of life. Managing a caseload, completing assessments, delivering key working sessions and maintaining support plans and reviews. Building warm, professional relationships with service users while prioritising their wellbeing and best interests. Providing guidance on welfare rights, housing, benefits and legal entitlements, and assisting residents in accessing them. Supporting individuals to obtain medical, dental, mental health and substance use services where required. Encouraging engagement with specialist addiction support agencies. Helping residents develop essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, household tasks and personal hygiene. Ensuring case files and data are accurate, regularly reviewed and compliant with GDPR requirements. Conducting routine health and safety checks across properties and maintaining safe, secure environments. Contributing to group activities and providing evening and weekend cover on a rota basis. Developing positive working relationships with partner agencies and attending joint meetings as needed. Supporting tenancy sustainment, preventing evictions and assisting residents preparing to move on. Ensuring timely housing benefit claims and accurate recording of service charges. About You The successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient and committed to supporting individuals with complex needs. You will bring: Knowledge of the challenges faced by people affected by homelessness and of relevant best practice approaches. Experience of partnership working and liaising effectively with a range of stakeholders. Clear and empathetic communication skills across face to face, phone and email interactions, using trauma informed approaches. The ability to remain calm, professional and solution focused during challenging situations. Strong rapport building skills and the ability to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns. Self motivation, flexibility and the confidence to work independently as well as collaboratively. Patience, resilience and a commitment to anti oppressive practice. Willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a shared rota. A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing or Information, Advice and Guidance (desirable but not essential). About the Organisation The organisation provides supported housing and tailored services to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and work towards independent living. Through compassionate, person centred support and strong partnerships with local agencies, the organisation ensures residents receive the right help at the right time Housing Support Worker, Supported Housing Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Support & Resettlement Worker, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Outreach Support Worker, Vulnerable Adults Support Worker, Independent Living Support Worker, Accommodation Support Worker, Supported Living Project Worker, Housing & Wellbeing Worker, Support Worker
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Project Worker We are recruiting a dedicated Project Worker to provide high quality support to residents in supported housing services. Salary: £27,045- £29,357 Location: Southend on Sea Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (including evenings/weekends on a rota) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 27/2/26 About the Role The Project Worker will play a vital role in helping residents move towards safer, more stable and independent lives. Working within supported accommodation services, they will deliver practical advice, personalised support and intensive housing management to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Key responsibilities include: Creating a welcoming, supportive environment that helps residents adjust to a more settled way of life. Managing a caseload, completing assessments, delivering key working sessions and maintaining support plans and reviews. Building warm, professional relationships with service users while prioritising their wellbeing and best interests. Providing guidance on welfare rights, housing, benefits and legal entitlements, and assisting residents in accessing them. Supporting individuals to obtain medical, dental, mental health and substance use services where required. Encouraging engagement with specialist addiction support agencies. Helping residents develop essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, household tasks and personal hygiene. Ensuring case files and data are accurate, regularly reviewed and compliant with GDPR requirements. Conducting routine health and safety checks across properties and maintaining safe, secure environments. Contributing to group activities and providing evening and weekend cover on a rota basis. Developing positive working relationships with partner agencies and attending joint meetings as needed. Supporting tenancy sustainment, preventing evictions and assisting residents preparing to move on. Ensuring timely housing benefit claims and accurate recording of service charges. About You The successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient and committed to supporting individuals with complex needs. You will bring: Knowledge of the challenges faced by people affected by homelessness and of relevant best practice approaches. Experience of partnership working and liaising effectively with a range of stakeholders. Clear and empathetic communication skills across face to face, phone and email interactions, using trauma informed approaches. The ability to remain calm, professional and solution focused during challenging situations. Strong rapport building skills and the ability to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns. Self motivation, flexibility and the confidence to work independently as well as collaboratively. Patience, resilience and a commitment to anti oppressive practice. Willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a shared rota. A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing or Information, Advice and Guidance (desirable but not essential). About the Organisation The organisation provides supported housing and tailored services to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and work towards independent living. Through compassionate, person centred support and strong partnerships with local agencies, the organisation ensures residents receive the right help at the right time Housing Support Worker, Supported Housing Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Support & Resettlement Worker, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Outreach Support Worker, Vulnerable Adults Support Worker, Independent Living Support Worker, Accommodation Support Worker, Supported Living Project Worker, Housing & Wellbeing Worker, Support Worker
Looking for your next interim opportunity within the Private Rented Sector? A Hertfordshire local authority is looking for a PRS Officer to join their lettings team on an initial 3-month interim contract . You'll be working closely with tenants and landlords across the private rented sector, helping to prevent homelessness and secure appropriate accommodation. Key responsibilities: Providing tenancy sustainment support to private sector tenants and landlords Preventing homelessness through early intervention, including rent arrears and benefit-related issues such as Universal Credit Building strong working relationships with private landlords and letting agents Sourcing suitable private rented accommodation to support the discharge of statutory duties Supporting Rent in Advance and Deposit Guarantee schemes, including investigation of deposit claims What you'll need: Recent experience working within PRS, Lettings or Resettlement Experience using Locata Ability to work 1-2 days per week in the office , with some travel across the borough. If you're interested, please send your CV to (url removed) and let me know your availability for a call to discuss the role in more detail.
Jan 24, 2026
Contractor
Looking for your next interim opportunity within the Private Rented Sector? A Hertfordshire local authority is looking for a PRS Officer to join their lettings team on an initial 3-month interim contract . You'll be working closely with tenants and landlords across the private rented sector, helping to prevent homelessness and secure appropriate accommodation. Key responsibilities: Providing tenancy sustainment support to private sector tenants and landlords Preventing homelessness through early intervention, including rent arrears and benefit-related issues such as Universal Credit Building strong working relationships with private landlords and letting agents Sourcing suitable private rented accommodation to support the discharge of statutory duties Supporting Rent in Advance and Deposit Guarantee schemes, including investigation of deposit claims What you'll need: Recent experience working within PRS, Lettings or Resettlement Experience using Locata Ability to work 1-2 days per week in the office , with some travel across the borough. If you're interested, please send your CV to (url removed) and let me know your availability for a call to discuss the role in more detail.
Senior Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Newham Council (via Adecco) Adecco are recruiting for a Senior Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer to join Newham Council . Type: Temporary Pay: 325 per day Umbrella Location: Newham Dockside Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday Working arrangements: Hybrid, 3 days per week office based Role Overview Interim Senior Temporary Accommodation (TA) Housing Officer role focused on managing high-cost and complex cases, supporting move-on activity, and driving cost reduction within Temporary Accommodation services. Key Requirements Strong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households. Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs. Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways. Experience supporting resettlement and PRS move-on, including working with households to overcome barriers and engaging with landlords and agents. Ability to actively source and progress Private Rented Sector (PRS) options as part of planned move-on from TA. Comfortable working to weekly targets, with a sharp focus on the top 100 highest-cost cases followed by subsequent cohorts. Self-starter able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum without close supervision. Agile and adaptable, able to switch between negotiation, case review, supplier engagement, and resident-facing work as required. Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively with internal teams and external providers. Analytical mindset to track progress, identify trends, and contribute to TA cost-reduction strategies. Ability to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy, particularly in relation to move-on and step-down options for households. Outcome-focused, pragmatic, and resilient in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Additional Responsibilities Provide day-to-day guidance and informal supervision to TA Housing Officers, supporting quality, consistency, and pace of delivery. Act as a lead on complex or high-cost cases, supporting problem-solving, decision-making, and escalation where required. Apply Now If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the client. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Jan 19, 2026
Seasonal
Senior Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Newham Council (via Adecco) Adecco are recruiting for a Senior Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer to join Newham Council . Type: Temporary Pay: 325 per day Umbrella Location: Newham Dockside Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday Working arrangements: Hybrid, 3 days per week office based Role Overview Interim Senior Temporary Accommodation (TA) Housing Officer role focused on managing high-cost and complex cases, supporting move-on activity, and driving cost reduction within Temporary Accommodation services. Key Requirements Strong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households. Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs. Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways. Experience supporting resettlement and PRS move-on, including working with households to overcome barriers and engaging with landlords and agents. Ability to actively source and progress Private Rented Sector (PRS) options as part of planned move-on from TA. Comfortable working to weekly targets, with a sharp focus on the top 100 highest-cost cases followed by subsequent cohorts. Self-starter able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum without close supervision. Agile and adaptable, able to switch between negotiation, case review, supplier engagement, and resident-facing work as required. Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively with internal teams and external providers. Analytical mindset to track progress, identify trends, and contribute to TA cost-reduction strategies. Ability to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy, particularly in relation to move-on and step-down options for households. Outcome-focused, pragmatic, and resilient in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Additional Responsibilities Provide day-to-day guidance and informal supervision to TA Housing Officers, supporting quality, consistency, and pace of delivery. Act as a lead on complex or high-cost cases, supporting problem-solving, decision-making, and escalation where required. Apply Now If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the client. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Interim Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer Pay Rate 300 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 3 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING-Office based 3 days a week from Dockside,Newham Description Key Requirements: Strong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households. Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs. Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways. Ability to actively source and progress Private Rented Sector (PRS) options as part of planned move-on from TA. Experience supporting resettlement and PRS move-on, including working with households to overcome barriers and engaging with landlords and agents. Comfortable working to weekly targets, with a sharp focus on the top 100 highest-cost cases followed by subsequent cohorts. Self-starter able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum without close supervision. Agile and adaptable, able to switch between negotiation, case review, supplier engagement, and resident-facing work as required. Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively with internal teams and external providers. Analytical mindset to track progress, identify trends, and contribute to TA cost-reduction strategies. Ability to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy, particularly in relation to move-on and step-down options for households. Outcome-focused, pragmatic, and resilient in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jan 19, 2026
Contractor
Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Interim Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer Pay Rate 300 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 3 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING-Office based 3 days a week from Dockside,Newham Description Key Requirements: Strong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households. Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs. Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways. Ability to actively source and progress Private Rented Sector (PRS) options as part of planned move-on from TA. Experience supporting resettlement and PRS move-on, including working with households to overcome barriers and engaging with landlords and agents. Comfortable working to weekly targets, with a sharp focus on the top 100 highest-cost cases followed by subsequent cohorts. Self-starter able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum without close supervision. Agile and adaptable, able to switch between negotiation, case review, supplier engagement, and resident-facing work as required. Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively with internal teams and external providers. Analytical mindset to track progress, identify trends, and contribute to TA cost-reduction strategies. Ability to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy, particularly in relation to move-on and step-down options for households. Outcome-focused, pragmatic, and resilient in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
A Move On & Resettlement Officer is needed to support households living in temporary accommodation to move into longer-term, sustainable housing, primarily within the Private Rented Sector. The role involves working with households to overcome barriers, secure suitable accommodation, and promote independence, financial stability, and positive resettlement outcomes. Key Responsibilities Support households in temporary accommodation to access and sustain longer-term housing. Identify housing options, overcome barriers, and advise on tenancy readiness and affordability. Acquire and negotiate properties with landlords, letting agents, and accommodation providers. Work with internal teams and external partners to discharge homelessness duties in line with legislation. Support access to employment, training, and skills development. Assist families and children with education, safeguarding, and smooth resettlement. Manage a caseload, develop move-on plans, and maintain accurate records. Person Specification Essential: Experience supporting vulnerable households and providing housing or resettlement support. Knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation, temporary accommodation, and safeguarding. Strong communication, engagement, and negotiation skills. Ability to manage a varied caseload with empathy, resilience, and solution-focused approach. If you have the relevent Skills then please apply today!
Jan 12, 2026
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A Move On & Resettlement Officer is needed to support households living in temporary accommodation to move into longer-term, sustainable housing, primarily within the Private Rented Sector. The role involves working with households to overcome barriers, secure suitable accommodation, and promote independence, financial stability, and positive resettlement outcomes. Key Responsibilities Support households in temporary accommodation to access and sustain longer-term housing. Identify housing options, overcome barriers, and advise on tenancy readiness and affordability. Acquire and negotiate properties with landlords, letting agents, and accommodation providers. Work with internal teams and external partners to discharge homelessness duties in line with legislation. Support access to employment, training, and skills development. Assist families and children with education, safeguarding, and smooth resettlement. Manage a caseload, develop move-on plans, and maintain accurate records. Person Specification Essential: Experience supporting vulnerable households and providing housing or resettlement support. Knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation, temporary accommodation, and safeguarding. Strong communication, engagement, and negotiation skills. Ability to manage a varied caseload with empathy, resilience, and solution-focused approach. If you have the relevent Skills then please apply today!
