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Temporary Housing Officer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 16.45 - 18.86 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Folkestone, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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 HytheEvery 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

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