TA Visiting Officer
Slough Council
Role
Who You Are
Join Slough Borough Council as a Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer. You are dedicated to ensuring households in temporary accommodation are safe and supported. You are compassionate and have an understanding of the impact of temporary accommodation on individuals and families. With experience in housing or homelessness services, you thrive in roles that involve engaging with residents and assessing property suitability.
What the Job Involves
The Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer role includes conducting regular property visits to assess suitability and safety, ensuring compliance with statutory standards. Your work will involve engaging with residents, detecting and preventing fraud, reporting concerns, and working collaboratively with internal teams and accommodation providers. This role contributes to service improvement and the reduction of bed and breakfast use while supporting vulnerable households.
Skills
- Strong communication and assessment skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload
- High levels of professionalism and empathy
- Experience in housing or homelessness services
- Full, clean UK driving licence and access to insured vehicle