TA Recovery Officer

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking TA Recovery Officer for a local authority based in Berkshire.

In this role, you will support households in temporary accommodation by ensuring accurate placements, completing key documents, assessing suitability, and managing housing duties.

Key Duties:

• Complete sign-ups for temporary accommodation, including Housing Benefit forms and license agreements.
• Update and maintain accurate records on NEC and Jigsaw systems.
• Carry out suitability assessments and discharge housing duties (s.188/s.193) where appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal teams and apply safeguarding principles in all casework.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:

• Experience in temporary accommodation placement and/or management.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, including s.188 and s.193 duties.
• Proficiency in using housing systems such as NEC and Jigsaw.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and how to apply them in practice.

What's on offer:

Salary: Up to £22ph

*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*

Contract type: 3-6, months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week

How to apply:

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
• For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on .

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