Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 17/04/2026

Work Experience 1-3 years

Community & Social

City Lambeth

Province Lambeth

Postal Code SE1

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.