Rough Sleeper Resettlement Officer

This is an exciting role for someone that is passionate about supporting residents to have a stable home. The post holder will support Rough Sleepers to move off the street, into private rented accommodation, and other suitable properties.

You will ensure all private rented sector accommodation procured is of the size, type and location required by prospective applicants, complies with all health and safety & planning regulations and is appropriate for the clients.

Tenancy sustainment is priority for this role, the post holder will support the clients to engage with relevant services, and avoid a return to rough sleeping.  

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

 This is a fixed term role, with the potential for extension, subject to funding and business need. The role is flexible, with home working and some days in the office, according to business need.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Oyinda Ogundiran, Triage and Prevention Service Manager,  [email protected]  

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

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