Rough Sleeper Resettlement - Bexleyheath, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

Reed Business Support

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Bexleyheath, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client, a Bexleyheath based local authority, seek an experienced Rough Sleeper Resettlement and Procurement Officer for an ongoing temp booking starting in Jan 2023.

Purpose of the Job:

We are transforming our homeless service to improve homelessness prevention, reduce temporary accommodation and end street homelessness You will be passionate about delivering a professional customer centred high-quality housing service that consistentlyimpresses our customers whilst enhancing our reputation.

You will be part of a transitional change to staff working in an agile manner and to implement the housing services approach to agile working ensuring that housing services are delivered effectively.

You will be an energetic and an excellent communicator who works as part of a team that always seeks to understand first and create simple ways to keep people informed about things that are important to them.

Your team will get things done on time, to the highest standards and learn quickly when things go wrong. With infectious and unwavering levels of enthusiasm, inspiration and motivation you will be part of a team that is responsible for the day to day deliveryof the Rough Sleeper Service

Principle Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

You will work effectively within the private rented sector to use all procurement methods to procure accommodation of a good standard from various accommodation providers meeting required demand for this complex cohort.

You will carry out inspections of properties in order to assess their suitability for households in housing need.

You will ensure all private rented sector accommodation procured is of the size, type and location required by prospective applicants, complies with all health and safety & planning regulations and is appropriate for the client intended.

You will negotiate with landlords and other accommodation providers, liaising with the Finance Department to make accurate and appropriate payments in accordance with Council procedures, to be approved by the rough sleeper coordinator or relevant ServiceManager and within budgetary constraints

Ongoing temp booking

35 hours per week Mon to Fri

Start Jan 2023

to £25 per hour