Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 17/04/2026
Job Information
Work Experience 1-3 years
Community & Social
City Lambeth
Province Lambeth
Postal Code SE1
Job Description
6 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- The Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer works as part of the Temporary Accommodation Move-On Team to support households living in temporary accommodation to successfully move into settled accommodation.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Manage a caseload of households identified as ready to move on from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation.
- Match households to suitable accommodation in line with legal suitability requirements, enabling the Council to discharge its housing duties.
- Progress cases at pace to ensure timely move-on and efficient use of accommodation.
- Review and update housing needs assessments and related documentation to ensure household circumstances are accurately recorded.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience working in housing, homelessness, temporary accommodation, or a related support service.
- Experience managing a caseload and progressing cases in a time-sensitive environment.
- Experience working with vulnerable households and supporting resettlement.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Good understanding of homelessness legislation and suitability requirements.
- Knowledge of housing options available to homeless households, including private rented sector and social housing.
- Ability to assess housing need, affordability and support requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Additional information to note
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week.
- Basic DBS required.
- 6 Brixton Hill, London, Lambeth, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom
- Work pattern - 2 Days office / 3 days WFH
- We work on bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 21st April 2026, apply ASAP.
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