Housing Support Worker / Resettlement Officer

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Housing Support Worker / Resettlement Officer
An exciting opportunity for a Resettlement Worker with experience in homelessness, housing support and tenancy sustainment to support vulnerable individuals into stable accommodation and independent living.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Officer, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Outreach Support Worker, Supported Housing Officer, Resettlement Officer, Homelessness Support Worker, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Resettlement & Tenancy Sustainment Worker
This role is known internally as a Resettlement Worker
SALARY: £27,752 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Birkenhead, Wirral, North West England - with some travel between various projects and locations
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Contract (until end March 2027)
WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Housing Support Worker / Resettlement Officer with experience in housing support, homelessness services, tenancy sustainment and working with individuals with complex needs.
As a Housing Support Worker / Resettlement Officer you will support residents in supported accommodation to move into suitable, sustainable tenancies, working closely with internal teams and external agencies. The Resettlement Worker plays a key role in enabling individuals to achieve independence and long-term housing stability.
Working across multiple sites, the Housing Support Worker / Resettlement Officer will also engage with private landlords, support access to housing options, and contribute to outreach and in-reach services. This includes supporting individuals within emergency accommodation and hostels to transition into private rented tenancies.
You will build strong partnerships, promote tenancy readiness, and act as a single point of contact for landlords to support successful tenancy outcomes.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Housing Support Worker / Resettlement Officer include:
* Resident Support Planning: Supporting individuals to prepare for independent living and sustainable tenancies
* Tenancy Sustainment: Assisting residents to secure and maintain appropriate housing in the private rented sector
* Landlord Engagement: Developing relationships with private landlords and acting as a key contact for tenancy support
* Multi-Agency Working: Collaborating with housing teams, support services and external partners
* Outreach Support: Providing in-reach and outreach services to individuals in emergency and hostel accommodation
* Housing Advice: Offering guidance on housing options, tenancy rights and welfare benefits
* Progress Monitoring: Tracking outcomes and supporting residents to achieve personal goals
* Crisis Intervention: Responding to tenancy issues and preventing homelessness where possible
* Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate case records and documentation
* General Support Duties: Assisting with occasional reception or administrative responsibilities
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or complex needs such as mental health, addiction or offending
* Knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy rights and welfare benefits
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise multiple tasks
* Experience building relationships with stakeholders, landlords and support agencies
* Empathetic, non-judgemental and person-centred approach
* Proactive and motivated with a focus on achieving positive outcomes
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good organisational and problem-solving skills
BENEFITS
* 28 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays
* Contributory pension
* Health Plan
This role requires a DBS check
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-C14588
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Location:
CH42, Prenton, Metropolitan Borough Of Wirral
Salary:
£27,752 /annum pro rata + Benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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