Support Officer – Temporary Accommodation

Company: WMJobs
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Temporary Accommodation Support Officer

Grade B – £28,598 – £33,699, working 36.5 hours per week.

About the Role

Our Housing Solutions Service is the front door for residents facing homelessness or a housing crisis. In this role you will support statutory homelessness reviews, ensuring fair and lawful decision‑making for vulnerable residents.

  • Prepare case files and supporting documentation for Reviews Officers
  • Liaise with customers, legal representatives, and internal teams
  • Monitor deadlines and ensure cases are managed in line with legislation
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records
  • Triage and allocate review cases efficiently

About the Team

The Temporary Accommodation Team works with landlords, managing agents, and internal services to deliver safe, suitable accommodation and maintain high standards across the portfolio.

What We’re Looking For

  • Customer‑focused, empathetic and professional
  • Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • A confident communicator who works well with others
  • Passionate about delivering excellent housing services

Experience in housing, homelessness, or local government is helpful but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Equality and Inclusion

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026