Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

We are seeking a skilled, resilient, & compassionate TA Placement Management Officer to support households living in temporary accommodation. Many customers have complex needs, are at risk of eviction, or have experienced repeated placement breakdowns.

You will manage temporary accommodation placements across the borough, ensuring properties are safe, suitable, & well maintained. A key focus of the role is working closely with customers to help them understand & comply with licence or tenancy conditions, enabling them to sustain their accommodation & avoid homelessness.

You will manage a varied caseload, including high-risk & complex cases, using a balanced approach that combines supportive intervention with proportionate enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage placements & support customers at risk of eviction
Work with providers to resolve property issues & ensure standards are met
Undertake inspections, welfare checks, & respond to tenancy breaches
Address anti-social behaviour & take appropriate action in line with policy
Maintain accurate records in line with audit & data protection requirements
Collaborate with internal teams & external partners to manage risk & support customers
Partnership Working

You will work closely with:

Adult Social Care
Mental Health Services
Community Safety and ASB teams
Environmental Health
Police and safeguarding partners
This collaborative approach is key to delivering effective outcomes and managing complex needs.

 About You

We are looking for someone with housing experience who can:

Manage tenancies & complex cases confidently
Work calmly in challenging & high-risk situations
Build effective relationships with partners & providers
Stay organised & make sound decisions under pressure
Deliver a professional, customer-focused service
 

Why Join Us?

Play a key role in preventing homelessness
Work in a supportive and experienced team
Develop skills in complex casework & tenancy sustainment
Contribute to positive outcomes for vulnerable households.

Interview date: 4th September 2026.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV & answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent & unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

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