Rother District Council are expanding their Resettlement Team and are looking for an individual with the experience, knowledge and expertise to assist with the delivery of their Resettlement Schemes.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with partner services in Employment, Health, Housing, Education and Social Care alongside key community and faith groups to ensure vulnerable households fleeing conflict are effectively supported to resettle in East Sussex.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct confidential one‑to‑one assessments to identify skills, work history, aspirations, and barriers. Develop bespoke action plans for each household, linking to ESOL, training, job‑search activities, and wraparound support.
• Support clients to access and attend appropriate training, volunteering, and work placements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers, training providers, voluntary sector organisations, Jobcentre Plus, and community groups.
• Track employment outcomes, progression milestones, and training achievements for reporting and service improvement.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness when working with families, including an understanding of traditional practices within various religious or faith groups related to gender roles, and adapt communication or approaches to ensure respectful and appropriate engagement.

Key Skills

• Experience of direct client case work providing advice and support to customers on statutory, voluntary and mainstream services
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to empathise as well as establish professional boundaries
• Must be able to be flexible with working hours for occasional evening and weekend working
• Provable ability to take a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving
• Appropriate IT skills including experience in using Microsoft Office products

What Rother District Council can offer you:

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Hayley Perry, Housing Solutions Team Leader, via email on Hayley.Perry@rother.gov.uk

The job description and application form are available to download below.

Please return applications and queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 5^th April 2026. 

Interviews dates to be confirmed.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors