About the Role
Are you experienced in the homelessness sector, particularly within resettlement teams? Have you worked in a Local Authority setting? We’re seeking a Housing Options Officer specialising in asylum support and resettlement to join our Local Authority in Sussex.
In this role, you’ll:
- Conduct assessments and gather documentation for clients staying in a local hotel.
- Identify housing pathways and facilitate referrals into move-on support.
- Collaborate with partner agencies and internal teams to ensure smooth case transitions-though you won’t make homelessness decisions, you’ll refer cases to the prevention and relief teams.
- Support clients’ transitions until handed over to the prevention/relief teams.
About You
- Proven experience in housing, asylum support, or resettlement services.
- Strong assessment, organisational, and coordination skills to manage multiple cases and partner relationships.
- Good understanding of housing pathways and local authority structures.
- Familiarity with Home Connections is advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Engage in meaningful work supporting vulnerable individuals resettling in your community.
- Hybrid working offers flexibility and balance.
- Collaborate across sectors-public, third-sector, and statutory-to make a real impact.
Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
