Homeless Outreach Officer- Asylum Support/Resettlement (Sussex)

Adecco; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking a Homeless Prevention Outreach Officer for a temporary position in Haywards Heath, UK. This role involves assessing clients, facilitating referrals, and supporting their resettlement into permanent accommodation. The position offers hybrid working, with two days a week in the office. Applicants should ideally have experience with Home Connections and, while holding a driver's license is preferred, public transport use is acceptable. This role is part of a dedicated team aimed at assisting individuals in need.

Benefits

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience of Home Connections is desirable.
• A car driver/owner is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assessing clients at the hotel, obtaining relevant documentation.
• Identifying appropriate pathways, facilitating referrals and move on.
• Identifying support needs and liaising with partner agencies.
• Supporting with resettlement into permanent accommodation.
• Delivering monthly workshops at the hotel.

Job description

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Homeless Prevention Outreach Officer to join our public sector client's Asylum Support & Resettlement team in a temporary placement, initially for three months (but with every possibility of being extended should the successful candidate perform well). Our client is based in Mid Sussex. Working 37 hours each week (Monday to Friday), this post is hybrid working (2 days per week in their Haywards Heath office or at the Contingency Hotel in Crawley). Free staff parking is available, and experience of Home Connections is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assessing clients at the hotel, obtaining relevant documentation.
• Identifying the most appropriate pathways, facilitating referrals and move on.
• Identifying support needs and liaising with partner agencies to meet these needs.
• Supporting with resettlement into permanent accommodation.
• Delivering monthly workshops at the hotel.

Additional Information

Please note, a car driver/owner would be desirable but is not essential providing you are happy to get around the borough by public transport when required.

Application Criteria

Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria need apply for this post.