Average Housing Officer salary in Enfield

Job Title: Housing Access Officer Location: Enfield Hours per Week: 35 hours (Hybrid) Rate of Pay: £21 P/H (Umbrella) We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Access Officer to join the Housing team at Enfield Council. Main Duties: Negotiating and procuring Nightly Paid accommodation in order to prevent homelessness or to fulfil the Council's statutory duties for eligible clients, at the best price.Allocate accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with policies, guidelines and procedures. Ensure that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum by ensuring that properties are allocated and agreements are signed with tenants as quickly as possible. Set up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated in order that the council maximise income from the rent that is charged. Provide Business Support for the Nightly Paid Accommodation Team. For more information, please contact Olivia at or email

Specialist Resettlement CoordinatorEnfield, LondonTemporaryFull TimeAre you passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals to achieve stable housing and better life outcomes? We're looking for candidates for a critical role in helping single homeless applicants with complex needs transition to sustainable housing solutions.THE ROLEAs a Specialist Resettlement Coordinator, you will deliver expert casework and support to single homeless applicants leaving institutions such as hospitals and prisons. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to improve outcomes and ensure housing stability.Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments and co-producing Personal Housing Plans.Delivering specialist homelessness casework in line with national and local legislation.Coordinating services and support for applicants with complex needs.Ensuring safeguarding best practices are embedded and consistently applied.Collaborating with agencies, including health services, probation, and social care.Attending multi-agency meetings such as discharge planning and MAPPA.Maintaining accurate, GDPR-compliant client records and documentation. THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have significant experience in housing and homelessness casework, particularly supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs. Previous experience in a similar role is essential.You will also have: Expertise in housing, welfare, and homelessness legislation and policies.A strong understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures.Proven ability to manage end-to-end casework effectively.Excellent communication and customer service skills.Experience working collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes. THE CONTRACTThis is a temporary role for 3 months, offering hybrid working. You will work from the office 1-2 days per week and may need to attend local hospitals where required.The pay rate for the role is £23.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £19.61 per hour, inclusive of holiday.HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to or call to discuss the role in more detail!

The Talent Crowd are recruiting for an experienced Housing Access Officer in Enfield.The Housing Access Officer is responsible for negotiating and procuring Nightly Paid accommodation to either prevent homelessness or to fulfil The Council’s statutory duties for eligible clients, at the best price, in a cost-effective manner that provides value for money to the Council. You will allocate accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with Enfield’s Temporary Accommodation policy, guidance and procedures. Providing appropriate information, advice and guidance to applicants with a focus on managing customer’s housing expectations. Ensuring properties are allocated and agreements signed with tenants as quickly as possible so that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum. Setting up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated in order that the council maximise the income from rents charged. You will provide Business Support for the Nightly Paid Accommodation Team, to actively contribute to the smooth running of the service. Ensuring processes are delivered in a consistent, standardised and efficient manner. This role is hybrid working - Part office/ Part working from home.                    You will need experience of working in a similar role.Please contact Molly Rylance on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.