Accommodation sustainment and move on Officer (RSI)

Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £33,366 -£35,235 per annum
Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. Some out of hours and weekend work will be required.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 22/07/2025 at 23:59
Reference: E & C/25/318178

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.

Overall Job Purpose:

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and helping them build a better future? Join our dedicated Housing, Wellbeing and Communities team as an Accommodation Sustainment and Move On Officer, where your work will directly contribute to reducing rough sleeping and homelessness across the Arun District.

Funded by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local government through the Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI), this role is vital in supporting individuals who are at risk of or recovering from rough sleeping. You’ll work with a caseload of 15–25 clients, offering tailored support to help them sustain tenancies, access services, and move into long-term accommodation.

We are looking for some who is

• Empathetic and resilient, with experience supporting vulnerable adults
• Skilled in crisis management, negotiation, and problem-solving
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-agency team
• Proficient in IT systems and record-keeping
• Knowledgeable about housing law, safeguarding, and local support services (desirable)

This role is a Fixed-term contract until 31^st March 2026 with the possibility of extension (subject to funding) The hours are full-time, with some out-of-hours and weekend work required. Please note that an Enhanced DBS will be required.

For more information about joining the RSI Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

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CLOSING DATE: Sunday 20 July 23:59

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC