Homes For Ukraine Visiting Officer
Merton
Ukrainian Resettlement
6-Month Contract
35 Hours
£21.20 LTD / £18.07 PAYE (inc.

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Join Merton Council in supporting Ukrainian refugees by ensuring host accommodation meets required standards and providing vital welfare checks.

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 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

• 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.
  
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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!