Temporary Accommodation Officer
At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Temporary Accommodation Officer role is to be responsible for placement of applicants into either emergency or temporary accommodation. Whilst managing and supporting residents living in emergency and temporary accommodation within Arun District, ensuring that tenancy-related activities, from sign-ups to resolving breaches, are conducted in alignment with council policies.
The role involves proactively supporting and advocating for residents through guidance and access to services to encourage tenancy sustainability and prepare them for permanent housing solutions.
The officer ensures council owned properties are maintained to health and safety standards, coordinates necessary repairs, and conducts inspections to prevent issues from escalating. Additionally, the officer oversees compliance with legislation and council policies, addresses safeguarding concerns, and delivers high-quality customer service. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and external agencies, contributing to a comprehensive support system for residents.
The Temporary Accommodation Officer plays a vital role in responding to emergencies, participating in community outreach, and contributing to projects that enhance service delivery and efficiency, while upholding professionalism and the council's core values of trust, communication, respect, and kindness.
For more information about joining the Housing Options Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
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Please note this is a fixed term contract as Maternity cover, expected to last 12 months.
CLOSING DATE: 10 August 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: 25 August 2026
Salary range
- £34,434 - £36,363 per year