Temporary Accommodation Resettlement Officer


Company:	Winchester City Council
Salary:	£32,597 - £36,363
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Winchester , SO23 9LJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	18 Aug 2026

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Summary

Closing date: Sunday 9 August 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 18 August 2026

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 18 months

To apply, please click the 'Apply’ button above or send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk.

The Temporary Accommodation team are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced reactive role, has customer service at the heart of what they do and a “can do” attitude!

You will be required to work as part of the Temporary Accommodation team to provide day to day housing management of the Council’s temporary accommodation for homeless households, supporting families under the government resettlement scheme. You will also be required to provide low level support to ensure residents are tenancy ready to access move on / independent living opportunities.

The Temporary Accommodation team are based in offices just outside the vibrant city centre of Winchester. You will need to meet the travel requirements of the role as you will visit residents in our units of temporary accommodation across the district, as well as conducting health and safety visits at our schemes.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity then this is the role for you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:

- Employer paid health cash plan

- Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes

- 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service

- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme

- Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district

- Excellent working environment

- Support for continuous professional development

A DBS check will be required for this role, and you must be able to meet the travel requirements for the post.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Wilson, Temporary Accommodation Manager on 01962 862 677 or via email at lawilson@winchester.gov.uk or Natalie Cain, Strategic Housing Manager on 01962 848 314 or via email at ncain@winchester.gov.uk.

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