Rough Sleeper Resettlement Officer

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This is an ideal role for a tenacious person, who is passionate about making a difference for residents. The post holder will support Rough Sleepers into settled 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.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

 This is a 12 month, fixed term role, with the potential for extension, subject to business need. The role is mainly front facing with residents , with limited home working and some days in the office, according to business need. Location: Bexley Civic Offices.

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

• You will be able to work under pressure and manage a busy workload, able to prioritise and organise your work so that customer care is never compromised.
• Work flexibly and provide occasional out of hours visit in conjunction with outreach service, at least once a week.
• Case coordinate in a multi-agency environment ensuring clients are signposted and able to access support from relevant services.
• A full valid driving licence is essential, and you must have access to your own vehicle for work purposes.

 We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

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, coaching and mentoring programmes, 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.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.