Housing Accommodation Officer

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Housing Accommodation Officer
Contract: 3 Month contract from start date.
Pay: £16.64–£18.86 per hour (DOE) — equivalent to £32,103–£36,389 per annum
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
Mileage: Paid at HMRC rate (45p per mile)
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable households and ensuring safe, well-managed accommodation? We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Housing Accommodation Officer to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will split their time between office-based work, home working, and onsite visits — primarily to temporary accommodation in the Folkestone and Hythe areas.
Please note: You will be required to work from the office with the team every Wednesday.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out spot checks on Temporary Accommodation (TA)
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Complete fire alarm testing in TA
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Conduct and maintain TA inventories
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Manage TA check-ins (including at short notice)
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Handle TA check-outs and associated inventory updates
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Assist with setting up new TA units within FHDC stock
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Support the team with any additional TA-related tasks as required
Person Requirements
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Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
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Must live locally, due to the need for occasional short-notice TA check-ins
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Ideally experienced in housing, homelessness services, or property management
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
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A practical, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact within the community while joining a supportive and dedicated team.
Apply today to be considered
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Location:
Folkestone
Salary:
£16.64 - £18.86 /hour
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Public Sector

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