Resettlement Officer

Resettlement Officer Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh . Whilst the post is initially available until 31st March 2026, it is anticipated, in line with annual Housing Support Grant funding conditions and the demands of the Housing and Support Service, that a continuation of a further contract period following this date is likely to remain. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to join our Homeless Assessment and Support Team. You will provide high quality, person-centred, trauma informed, multi-agency, face-to-face support to homeless clients placed in Temporary Accommodation provision across Rhondda Cynon Taff. You will ensure that clients receive appropriate and continuous assessment of their needs and are supported to engage fully in the housing support and move on process. You will have experience of working with homeless individuals, completing face-to-face support and undertaking risk assessments. An understanding of the needs of vulnerable people, and the causes of homelessness is essential. If you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact David Hefford on (01443) 281482 or email. Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme. In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council. In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

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