Emergency Accommodation Officer
North London
£26.57 per hour (Umbrella)
3-month ongoing contract
Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm (35 hours) Overview We are currently recruiting for an Emergency Accommodation Officer to join a Local Authority team in North London. This is a vital frontline role supporting residents within temporary and emergency accommodation, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-managed environment. Key Responsibilities
- Support residents with sign-up of Licence Agreements and Housing Benefit forms
- Liaise closely with Housing Case Workers and internal teams
- Report repairs, incidents, accidents, and safeguarding concerns promptly
- Ensure residents adhere to the terms of their Licence Agreements
- Supervise cleaning staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness
- Monitor and enforce Health & Safety compliance across the building
- Act as a point of contact for residents, providing guidance and support
- Escalate issues to relevant authorities where necessary
✔ Strong customer service skills with a patient and empathetic approach
✔ Experience working within housing, homelessness, or supported accommodation
✔ Good knowledge of Housing Benefit and tenancy/licence agreements
✔ Understanding of Health & Safety regulations
✔ Ability to manage challenging situations and support vulnerable residents
✔ Confident in reporting and escalating issues appropriately PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.
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