Housing Visiting Officer

Visiting Officer Location: Dagenham Contract: 3-month initial assignment, strong potential for extension Rate: £30 per hour (PAYE) / £36 per hour (Umbrella) We are currently seeking experienced Visiting Officers to join a busy Homelessness Prevention and Temporary Accommodation service. This is an excellent opportunity for housing professionals who are passionate about supporting vulnerable residents and preventing homelessness. The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting tenants, carrying out property visits, identifying welfare concerns, and working closely with housing teams to deliver positive outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities • Conduct visits to residents within temporary accommodation and homelessness services. • Provide homelessness advice, housing options guidance, and tenancy support. • Undertake property inspections across temporary accommodation stock. • Carry out tenancy audits and occupancy checks. • Identify welfare concerns and vulnerabilities, providing appropriate advice, support, and referrals. • Work collaboratively with Prevention and Accommodation Teams to support residents and sustain accommodation placements. • Maintain accurate case notes and records following visits. • Investigate tenancy-related issues and provide practical solutions where appropriate. • Manage a caseload independently and work autonomously when required. What We Are Looking For: • Previous experience working within a Homelessness Prevention Service and/or Temporary Accommodation Service. • Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing options, and tenancy sustainment. • Experience carrying out property inspections and tenancy audits. • Ability to identify welfare issues and provide appropriate interventions. • Excellent communication and customer service skills. • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one). • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (desirable) Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser