Homes For Ukraine Visiting Officer
Merton
Ukrainian Resettlement
6-Month Contract
35 Hours
£21.20 LTD / £18.07 PAYE (inc. holiday)
Join Merton Council in supporting Ukrainian refugees by ensuring host accommodation meets required standards and providing vital welfare checks.
THE ROLE
As a Homes for Ukraine Visiting Officer, you will be responsible for assessing sponsor accommodation, supporting hosts and guests, and ensuring compliance with government guidelines.
- Conduct property checks to ensure accommodation meets required standards
- Arrange and carry out initial and follow-up visits with sponsors and guests
- Verify documents for DBS checks and confirm sponsor eligibility
- Issue payment vouchers to arriving guests and maintain accurate financial records
- Conduct welfare visits and report safeguarding concerns where necessary
- Maintain up-to-date records and provide weekly reports on visits and arrivals
- Liaise with voluntary sector groups and represent the scheme at relevant meetings
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within housing, social care, or refugee resettlement.
- Strong knowledge of housing inspections and safeguarding procedures
- Experience working in an outreach-based role with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and professionalism
- Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
- Strong communication skills to liaise with sponsors, guests, and stakeholders
THE CONTRACT
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
- 6-month contract
- £21.20 per hour LTD / £18.07 per hour PAYE (inc. holiday)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
