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Temporary Accommodation Officer

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Buckinghamshire Council

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United Kingdom , High Wycombe

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Public Sector

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Not provided

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Salary:

35089.00 - 36502.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team based at Saunderton Lodge, Buckinghamshire Councils purpose-built Temporary Accommodation setting. This role offers real fulfilment in a fast paced, front-line setting. The role involves some light manual handling to help prepare void units for new occupants.

Job Responsibility:

  • Responsible for all processes and matters associated with the Council’s Temporary Accommodation, with a primary focus on Bridge Court
  • managing void units
  • working closely with our facilities team to ensure timely turnaround
  • assisting the officer in charge with all aspects of health and safety compliance for the building
  • performing minor maintenance duties on site
  • housing teams ‘go to’ person in all matters relating to Temporary Accommodation placements for Saunderton Lodge
  • support to all placements to help ensure compliance with licence agreements and support plans
  • work closely with our benefits teams and providers to protect the council financially
  • work with the wider housing team to ensure that placements are appropriate
  • undertaking of affordability and suitability assessments

Requirements:

  • Passionate about making a real difference in people's lives
  • talented and enthusiastic
  • customer commitment
  • ability to manage and build stakeholder and client relationships effectively
  • excellent communication skills
  • great team player
  • excellent IT skills
  • good eye for detail
  • collaborative approach
  • access to a car
  • personable, organised and resourceful
  • experience developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
  • ideally experience working within a partnership environment
  • fantastic communications skills
  • self-starter with a can-do approach
  • significant experience of working in and or managing an autonomous business area
  • background of working with complex and vulnerable clients
  • proactive and a confident communicator
  • experience of leading in their business area and developing new ideas and solutions to complex problems

Nice to have:

  • Experience working within a partnership environment
  • background of working with complex and vulnerable clients
What we offer:
  • Fair and inclusive culture
  • health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
  • ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
  • opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
  • flexible working
  • discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
  • auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
  • opportunity to gain membership to Costco
  • discounted gym memberships
  • travel discounts with Arriva

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Expiration:
February 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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