Housing Support Officer

Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: Occasional out of hours/weekend evening/rota work.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 21/06/2026 at 23:59
Reference: CE/26/338412

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:

To deliver a responsive and customer-focused Housing Options service, providing initial advice and support to residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness alongside supporting the allocation of accommodation via the housing register. Working closely with colleagues and partner agencies, the postholder will help ensure a high-quality, efficient service that achieves positive outcomes for customers and contributes to the wider objectives of the Housing Options Team.

For more information about joining the Housing Options 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: 21 June 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: 14 July 2026