Temporary Housing 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)

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.

• 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

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

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 Hythe

Every 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.

✔ 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

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.