Decant Officer needed in North London Paying  £22.98 per hr ref 1699767

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Main ResponsibilitiesResident Support & Communication
  • Act as the main point of contact for residents requiring temporary or permanent decants.
  • Provide clear, empathetic guidance and support throughout the moving process.
  • Arrange and attend home visits, meetings, and consultations with affected households.
  • Keep residents fully informed of timelines, options, and rehousing processes.
  Case Management
  • Create and manage detailed case files, ensuring accurate records of all decant activity.
  • Assess households’ individual needs, including support, vulnerabilities, or adaptations.
  • Coordinate temporary accommodation or permanent rehousing options in line with policy.
  • Monitor progress of each case and ensure decants are completed within required timescales.
  Operational & Logistical Support
  • Arrange removals, storage, disconnection and reconnection of utilities, and other move‑related services.
  • Carry out property inspections before and after decants to ensure condition standards are met.
  • Work closely with repairs, contractors, voids teams, and surveyors to plan works schedules.
  Partnership Working
  • Liaise with housing officers, tenancy sustainment teams, property services, and external agencies.
  • Ensure vulnerable residents receive appropriate support and referrals where needed.
  • Support wider regeneration or major works programmes by coordinating resident moves efficiently.
  Compliance & Policy
  • Ensure all decants follow organisational policies, legal requirements, and statutory guidance.
  • Keep clear audit trails of decisions, costs, and resident communications.
  • Support the preparation of reports and updates for senior management.
  
  

   

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number. 

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