Support & Resettlement Officer x2

Full time, 6 Months 

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

The Housing Needs Service is undergoing a radical transformation to achieve successful outcomes for our residents.  We are seeking people who excel in building positive and trusting relationships with the skills and expertise to deliver lasting housing solutions.

We are seeking a two Support & Resettlement Officers who want to work in a resident-centred service.  You will play a major part in making residents’ lives better in preventing and relieving homelessness. Your role will be to provide a flexible support and resettlement service to enable vulnerable tenants at risk of homelessness to sustain their tenancies, and to provide a comprehensive resettlement support service to new vulnerable tenants to support them to sustain the tenancy. You will be required to do home visits as part of this role.

You will be expected to have clear knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and will benefit from having an understanding welfare benefits and adult social care to perform well in this role.

You would be arriving at the London Borough of Redbridge at an exciting time, joining an ambitious new Housing Needs Service that embraces change and a positive learning culture for colleagues with a vision to secure sustainable housing solutions for all.

Interview date to be confirmed

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser: 

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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.