Move On Officer

Job Introduction

Temporary Accommodation Move on Officer

Pay Grade: SO1

2 x Full-Time Fixed term 12 months

A number of new posts have arisen within the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Temporary Accommodation, and we are now looking for experienced and committed individuals to join us as Move On Officers.

As a Move on Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting households to transition from temporary accommodation into sustainable, longer-term housing. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of clients, developing personalised move-on plans, and working in partnership with internal and external agencies to secure appropriate housing options.

Ideally, you will have experience in housing or homelessness services, and a good understanding of housing pathways, welfare benefits, and support networks available to vulnerable residents. You will need to work independently and use a strengths-based approach to help customers achieve positive outcomes.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. You will be expected to build strong working relationships with private landlords, housing associations, support providers, and other council departments.

You will also be customer-focused, resilient, and motivated by making a difference to people’s lives. A flexible, solution-focused approach and the ability to think creatively will be essential.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Syreta Hall;    syreta.hall@royalgreenwich.gov.uk     .  

If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-8921-8977

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.