Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer

Energy Vault; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A contract position to provide essential housing support for refugee and migrant families in West Sussex. The role involves collaboration with local authorities, estate agents, and agencies to secure affordable accommodation, ensuring families avoid temporary housing situations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, knowledge of government housing guidelines, and experience in housing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing support or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of government guidance on housing and resettlement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support refugee and migrant families in finding suitable housing.
• Conduct affordability assessments and monitoring of housing options.
• Lead support for families in coordination with caseworker.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Job description

6 months contract with local authorities

• Support refugee, resettled, and migrant families in finding suitable and affordable accommodation in West Sussex
  
• Collaborate with teams within the Communities directorate, partners, and District and Boroughs to assist families in securing appropriate housing
  
• Establish strong working relationships with local estate agents, landlords, and the Home Office to secure residential properties
  
• Prevent families from spending time in temporary accommodation by securing suitable residential options
  
• Travel throughout the County, including to locations not easily accessible by public transport, to fulfil job requirements
  
• Communicate effectively in English with members of the public
  
• Lead the support for families in finding suitable housing, particularly in complex cases, in coordination with the allocated caseworker
  
• Conduct affordability assessments, monitor housing options, and complete subsistence assessments for families based on government guidance
  
• Collaborate with other agencies and District and Boroughs to explore available housing options and assist families in maximising income through budgeting, employment, benefits, and debt management
  
• Identify opportunities for homeless prevention and address barriers to resettlement through solution-focused interventions
  
• Supervise the Service Support Officer
  
• Maintain, analyse, and interpret sensitive people-related data to maintain accurate records, prioritise needs, and negotiate and implement effective plans, updating the Property Project Manager as necessary
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills in English
  
• Ability to travel throughout the County, including to locations not easily accessible by public transport
  
• Experience in housing support or related field is preferred
  
• Knowledge of government guidance on housing and resettlement
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and agencies