Jobs, fresher vacancy - Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer • West Sussex

Company: Brackenberry

West Sussex

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in West Sussex to assist with the appointment of a Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £15.97 - £20.85 per hour Summary: As a Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer within the Refugee, Resettlement & Migration Service (RRMS), you will be pivotal in securing and sustaining appropriate accommodation for refugee and migrant families across West Sussex. You will work closely with internal teams, local authorities, estate agents, landlords, and the Home Office to support families transitioning into safe, long-term housingreducing reliance on temporary accommodation. Responsibilities: Lead in sourcing and securing suitable housing for refugee and migrant families.Undertake comprehensive affordability and subsistence assessments aligned with government guidance.Prevent homelessness through proactive case management and creative housing solutions.Collaborate with local authorities, legal advisors, and external agencies to remove housing barriers.Maintain and interpret sensitive housing and case-related data to drive planning and intervention. Requirements: Substantial experience in the housing sector or degree in Property Management or similar.Strong knowledge of housing legislation, welfare systems, and financial inclusion.Proven experience working with vulnerable families, especially in housing or homelessness prevention.Familiarity with safeguarding practices and risk management in caseloads.Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel extensively. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. #RQ1587470