PRS Officer

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

Are you looking for a rewarding outreach role in housing and resettlement? A local authority in West Sussex is seeking a Prevention Outreach Officer to start immediately on an initial 3-month contract and this could be you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Assessing clients at the contingency hotel and obtaining relevant documentation
• Facilitating referrals, and supporting move‑on plans
• Identifying support needs and liaising with partner agencies to meet them
• Assisting with resettlement into permanent accommodation
• Delivering monthly workshops at the hotel

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model: you’ll be required to work 2 days per week in the office or at the contingency hotel
• Less than an hour from Central London by public transport
• Free staff parking is available

What helps you stand out:

• Experience using Home Connections is desirable
• Previous experience in homelessness prevention, or resettlement support

Pay rate: £27-£28 per hour, dependent on experience

If you’re ready to make a real difference in asylum support for a local council, click apply below and help shape futures today.