Housing Support Officer
19 days ago
Lancing
Housing support officer Rate - Competitve Contract Lenght - 6 months This role is a Housing Support Officer position, supporting individuals rebuild their lives following displacement and resettlement in the UK. This opportunity sits within a specialist support service focused on helping vulnerable adults access stable housing, develop independent living skills, and successfully integrate into the local community. Key responsibilities include: • Carrying out housing and support assessments to identify individual needs, • Developing tailored action plans focused on long-term accommodation outcomes, • Assisting service users with securing and maintaining appropriate housing, • Liaising with property providers, statutory services, and external partners, • Representing and advocating for clients in relation to housing matters, • Managing a varied caseload while maintaining clear and accurate case notes The successful candidate will have: • Experience supporting displaced individuals, newly settled communities, or vulnerable adults facing housing barriers, • Understanding of the challenges linked to relocation, settlement, and accessing services within the UK, • Knowledge of tenancy support, welfare systems, and housing-related legislation, • Experience working collaboratively with external agencies and support networks, • Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle If you're interested in this position, please apply above