Resettlement Support Officer

Transition & Resettlement and Rapid Rehousing Services Brighton & Hove 37 hours per week £24,050 - £25,396 per annum Do you want a career that is rewarding and helps make a difference to homelessness in Brighton & Hove? Who Are We? The Transition & Resettlement team works in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council's Homeless services and other key agencies across the city as part of the local strategy to reduce homelessness. What are we looking for? We are looking for motivated individuals with the aptitude and attitude to support people with experience of homelessness and complex needs, including mental health support needs, to move into and manage their own homes, make their tenancy a success, and to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. You will be given your own caseload to manage, and support will be delivered either in the community or in people's own homes. You will be working as part of a team with an office base in central Brighton & Hove. The successful candidate will have a dynamic approach to working with people who have experience of trauma, homelessness, and mental health support needs. Flexibility, resourcefulness and resilience are key to the role. What do we offer This is a varied role that gives you the opportunity to gain a lot of knowledge and experience of housing and support services, and best practice ways of working. We welcome applications from people either with experience or the passion and ability to learn - we would love to hear from you We offer a supportive working environment, commitment to work-life balance, friendly team, and generous staff benefits. Travel expenses will be paid, either for car users or travel by public transport. Car allowance (if applicable) is £1,000 per year. Full induction, training, supervision and support is provided for all staff. Southdown is a psychologically informed organisation where the well-being and happiness of our employees matter. We're committed to creating a positive and compassionate work environment where employees feel valued, respected and inspired to do their best. In addition, we're a family-friendly employer that recognises the importance of a work-life balance. If you share our values and want to work for an organisation that helps change lives for the better, we want to hear from you We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application Closing date: 26 February 2024 Interviews will be held: 4 March 2024