Move On Officer

Move On Officer

Service: Housing Solutions - Move On Team

Location: Brighton & Hove (hybrid working available)

Fixed Term for 1 year

Salary: £32,061 to £33,699

Contractual hours: 37; Basis Flexi Hours

About the role

This is a people focused role where you'll support households at a key point of change. You'll help individuals and families understand their housing options, prepare for independent living, and move on successfully from supported accommodation. The work is varied, collaborative and outcomes driven, with a strong focus on preventing repeat homelessness.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting people to develop clear and realistic move on plans
• Working with supported accommodation providers to coordinate timely move on
• Helping households navigate housing pathways, including private rented and social housing options
• Identifying and addressing barriers to move on, working with partners to resolve them
• Providing early, practical support to help sustain new tenancies
• Keeping accurate records and contributing to personalised housing plans

What we're looking for

• Experience of working with people facing housing, support or transition challenges
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people
• Confidence working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
• A strengths based, solution focused approach
• The ability to organise your work, manage priorities and follow things through

Why work with us

• Be part of a team making a real difference to homelessness outcomes in Brighton & Hove
• Work in a supportive, learning focused service that values reflective practice
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within Housing Solutions
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A workplace committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience and from under represented groups. If you'd like to discuss reasonable adjustments or flexible working, we're happy to talk.

Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.