Rough Sleeper Resettlement Officer

Company: London Borough of Bexley
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Location: Bexleyheath
Job Description:

Job Summary

This is an ideal role for a tenacious person, who is passionate about making a difference for residents. The post holder will support Rough Sleepers into settled private rented accommodation, and other suitable properties. You will ensure all private rented sector accommodation procured is of the size, type and location required by prospective applicants, complies with all health and safety & planning regulations and is appropriate for the clients.

This is a 12 month, fixed term role, with the potential for extension, subject to business need. The role is mainly front facing with residents, with limited home working and some days in the office, according to business need.

Candidate Profile

  • You will be able to work under pressure and manage a busy workload, able to prioritise and organise your work so that customer care is never compromised.
  • Work flexibly and provide occasional out of hours visit in conjunction with outreach service, at least once a week.
  • Case coordinate in a multi‑agency environment ensuring clients are signposted and able to access support from relevant services.
  • A full valid driving licence is essential, and you must have access to your own vehicle for work purposes.
  • Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Coaching and mentoring programmes.
  • An excellent pension scheme.
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Recruitment Information

  • As a disability confident employer, Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions.
  • We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria.
  • If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us at recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all staff and applicants.

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Posted: May 30th, 2026