About this role
Location: Maidstone
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £20 per hour, plus holiday
Start Date: ASAP
Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in their search for a temporary Homelessness Resettlement Officer. Please note this role will require a standard DBS check due to the need to work closely with vulnerable adults.
Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of households owed the main housing duty, supporting them into settled accommodationDevelop and maintain Personalised Housing Plans to help prevent and relieve homelessnessProvide housing advice across a range of options including private rented sector, social housing, and supported accommodationWork closely with landlords and partners to secure accommodation and remove barriers (e.g. rent arrears, affordability issues)Carry out assessments, interviews, and home visits where requiredEnsure decisions are made in line with Housing Act 1996 (Part VII) and the Homelessness Code of GuidanceMaintain accurate records and meet performance targetsWork collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies Requirements:
Recent, relevant experience working in a housing or homelessness-focused roleHigh level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and caseloadsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationshipsCollaborative, proactive, and empathetic approach
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.