Resettlement Officer

Elite Recruitment Solutions; Torquay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Resettlement Officer to join their Community Safety Team in the Torbay Area. The role involves finding accommodation to combat homelessness, conducting welfare checks, and working closely with various agencies. A driving license and a full Enhanced DBS are required. This temporary position includes 28 days of holiday and is weekly paid, with the potential for extension until March 2026.

Benefits

28 days holidays increasing

Weekly paid

Parking permit

Qualifications

• Full Driving License is essential for using company vehicles.
• Strong ability to engage, listen, and empathize with clients.
• Experience with issues such as mental health and substance abuse is important.

Responsibilities

• Find accommodation to reduce homelessness in the Torbay area.
• Conduct welfare checks.
• Maintain regular contact with housing departments.
• Liaise with various agencies for accommodation support.
• Work in the field for engagement and risk assessment.
• Flexibility to work early hours as needed.

Skills

Full Driving License

Engagement and Listening Skills

Complex Issue Handling

Excellent People Skills

Calm and Patient Attitude

Ability to Follow Instructions

Enhanced DBS Certification

Job description

Overview

Resettlement Officer - Temp Role - Torbay Area - 38 Hour Week - 28 days' holidays increasing - Weekly Paid - Parking Permit - Temp role until March 2026, could be longer.

Our client is looking for someone to join their Community Safety Team within Communities and Customer Service for Vulnerable Adults in the Torbay Area.

Responsibilities

• To find Accommodation in order to reduce Homelessness in the Torbay area
• Carry Out Welfare Checks
• Regular contact with Housing Departments and Local Registered Land Lords to find Accommodation
• Liaise with different Agencies such as Hostels, Drug & Alcohol Probation, Housing Departments & Local Land Lords
• Work out in the field in order to Engage with, Risk Assess and take corrective action as required
• Work around the whole of the Torbay Area
• Maybe required to work from 6am on the Out Reach Program

Skills & Qualifications

• Full Driving License (for Company Vehicle Use)
• Ability to Engage, Listen, Empathise and Connect with Clients
• Ability to deal with complex issues such as Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Abuse
• Have excellent People Skills
• Calm, Patient attitude
• To follow instruction and Protocols as required
• A full Enhance DBS is required for this role

How to apply

To find out how you can make a difference to People's lives in this crucial position please call Jackie Carson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)