Prevention Outreach Officer – Housing & Resettlement

Park Avenue Recruitment; Pulborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority agency in West Sussex is seeking a Prevention Outreach Officer for a rewarding outreach role in housing and resettlement. Starting on an initial 3-month contract, the role includes assessing clients at a contingency hotel, facilitating referrals, and assisting with resettlement into permanent accommodation. The position offers a hybrid working model and a pay rate of £27-£28 per hour. If you are ready to make a real difference in asylum support, apply today.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Free staff parking

Proximity to Central London

Qualifications

• Experience working in homelessness prevention or resettlement support is desirable.
• Familiar with liaising with partner agencies to meet client support needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients at the contingency hotel and obtain relevant documentation.
• Facilitate referrals and support move-on plans.
• Identify support needs and liaise with partner agencies.
• Assist with resettlement into permanent accommodation.
• Deliver monthly workshops at the hotel.

Skills

Experience using Home Connections

Homelessness prevention experience

Resettlement support experience

Job description

A local authority agency in West Sussex is seeking a Prevention Outreach Officer for a rewarding outreach role in housing and resettlement. Starting on an initial 3-month contract, the role includes assessing clients at a contingency hotel, facilitating referrals, and assisting with resettlement into permanent accommodation. The position offers a hybrid working model and a pay rate of £27-£28 per hour. If you are ready to make a real difference in asylum support, apply today.