Temporary Housing Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £16.45 i £18.86 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7AA |
| Cwmni: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | TA0512_1764937165 |
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Housing Accommodation Officer
Location: Folkestone/Hythe
Contract: Temporary 3-4 months (until 31st March 2026)
Pay: £16.64-£18.86 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Mileage: Paid at HMRC rate (45p per mile)
Make a Real Difference in Your Community
Are you someone who loves being out and about, meeting people, and making a genuine impact on the lives of others?
Do you enjoy a role that gives you variety, independence, and the chance to be part of a supportive team?
Join our clients team as a Housing Accommodation Officer and play a vital role in ensuring individuals and families have safe, well-managed temporary accommodation when they need it most.
This is an opportunity to bring compassion, organisation and problem-solving skills together in a role that truly matters.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Carry out spot checks across a range of TA properties
- Complete fire alarm tests to ensure homes remain safe
- Manage inventories, check-ins and check-outs
- Support residents moving into TA - sometimes at short notice
- Help prepare and set up new accommodation within FHDC stock
- Handle any TA-related queries or issues that arise
Who We're Looking For
You'll shine in this role if you:
- Have a driving licence and your own vehicle - Essential
- Live locally and can respond quickly to a short-notice check-in
- Bring experience in housing, homelessness, property management or similar
- Enjoy roles with a mix of field work, homework and office time
- Are organised, reliable and great with people
- Care about creating safe, supportive housing environments
What Your Week Will Look Like
This role offers a great balance of independence and teamwork. You'll split your time between:
- The Civic Centre (team day every Wednesday)
- Working from home
- Visiting Temporary Accommodation across Folkestone and Hythe
Every day brings something different - from checking fire alarms and setting up new homes, to helping residents settle in at short notice. If you thrive in a role with purpose, flexibility and variety, you'll love this job.
✨ Why You'll Love This Role
✔ Make a direct, visible impact on people's lives
✔ Enjoy a varied week with plenty of independence
✔ Be part of a friendly and dedicated housing team
✔ Use your skills to support some of the most important services in the district
Apply Today
If you're ready for a meaningful role where no two days are the same - and where your work genuinely helps people feel safe and supported - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us keep our community's accommodation running smoothly and compassionately.