Senior Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Newham Council (via Adecco)Adecco are recruiting for a Senior Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer to join Newham Council.Type: TemporaryPay: £325 per day UmbrellaLocation: Newham DocksideHours: Full time, Monday - FridayWorking arrangements: Hybrid, 3 days per week office basedRole OverviewInterim Senior Temporary Accommodation (TA) Housing Officer role focused on managing high-cost and complex cases, supporting move-on activity, and driving cost reduction within Temporary Accommodation services.Key RequirementsStrong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households.Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs.Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways.Experience supporting resettlement and PRS move-on, including working with households to overcome barriers and engaging with landlords and agents.Ability to actively source and progress Private Rented Sector (PRS) options as part of planned move-on from TA.Comfortable working to weekly targets, with a sharp focus on the top 100 highest-cost cases followed by subsequent cohorts.Self-starter able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum without close supervision.Agile and adaptable, able to switch between ..... full job details .....