We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who wishes to support the improvement of homelessness prevention in Rother. The successful candidate will work with people in housing need, particularly those living in temporary accommodation, to access and sustain new accommodation in the private rented sector. They will have experience delivering tenancy sustainment support, particularly personal budgeting, risk assessment and independent living skills.

You will be quick to build a rapport with the Council’s Housing Needs team alongside partners from across the statutory and voluntary sectors to ensure each individual’s support needs are identified and addressed promptly. You will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will be resilient and flexible while having a commitment to improving the life chances of homeless households and people with multiple and complex needs. You will be able to work under pressure and within time restraints while having strong influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Tracy Gain, Team Leader - Housing Needs on telephone: (01424) 787590 or via email:Tracy.Gain@rother.gov.uk

The job description and application form are available to download from our website www.rother.gov.uk

Should you have any problems accessing our website, please contact the Recruitment telephone line: (01424) 787704 or by email: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is midday on: Friday 19^th July 2019

Interviews will be held: week commencing Monday 5^th August 2019

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors