Housing Advice Worker

Homeless Link; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeless Link in London is seeking a motivated Housing Advice Worker to support young people experiencing homelessness in securing safe, suitable accommodation. You will work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment, managing competing demands with compassion and resourcefulness.

The role requires a strong understanding of housing and homelessness legislation, plus the ability to advocate for young people and collaborate with housing providers to identify solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of housing and homelessness legislation.
• Ability to assess individual circumstances and identify housing pathways.
• Advocacy for young people and collaboration with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual circumstances and identify appropriate housing pathways.
• Support young people to access suitable accommodation.
• Build positive relationships and advocate on behalf of young people.

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Housing Advice Worker who is passionate about supporting young people experiencing homelessness to access safe, secure and suitable accommodation.

You will be proactive, resourceful and enthusiastic, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. You will be comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment, managing competing demands and responding effectively to the often complex needs of young people.

You will have experience of assessing individual circumstances, identifying appropriate housing pathways and supporting young people to access suitable accommodation. You will be able to build positive, trusting relationships, advocate on young people’s behalf and work creatively with partner agencies and housing providers to identify solutions.

You will be committed to empowering young people to make informed decisions, overcome barriers and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. A strong understanding of housing and homelessness legislation is essential, alongside an awareness of the range of factors that can contribute to youth homelessness.

Key details

• Contract type and hours: Full-time, permanent role. 35 hours per week Monday - Friday

• Salary: starting salary for role is AP26: £32,136.00. The salary scale is: AP26 (£32,136.00) – AP30 (£35,778.08)

• Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR

• Application deadline: 9am, Wednesday 11th November