Housing Officer - Care Experienced Young People

Adecco; Banstead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Banstead is looking for a Housing Officer to assist care-experienced young people in their transition to independent living. The role involves collaboration with internal teams, advocacy, and providing housing support. Strong knowledge of housing legislation and experience in housing environments are essential. This full-time role includes hybrid working arrangements and starts ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing and support services.
• Ability to advocate for care-experienced young people.
• Resilience in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Support CEYP in transitioning to independent living.
• Deliver tailored casework and tenancy training.
• Advocate for CEYP with complex needs.

Skills

Strong knowledge of housing legislation

Experience in housing environments

Emotional resilience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience in housing and a drive to support care-experienced young people (CEYP) into independent living?

Adecco are seeking a to join a newly created team within the Young People's Service at a Local Authority in Croydon. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with CEYP, helping them transition into sustainable tenancies and build brighter futures.

• Housing Officer (Care Experienced Young People)
• Public Sector - Local Authority
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
• Temporary Role - 6 months
• 22.41 per hour PAYE / 29.60 per hour Umbrella
• Hybrid Working - 3 days in office, remainder at home
• ASAP start
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Role Purpose:

• Support Care Experienced Young People (CEYP) in transitioning to independent living.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to address housing needs.
• Provide bespoke, solution-focused housing support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange timely move-on for CEYP into social/private rented housing.
• Deliver tailored casework and tenancy training.
• Advocate for CEYP with complex needs to access services.
• Provide housing advice and manage expectations.
• Cover for colleagues and attend meetings as needed.

Key Contacts:

• External: Private landlords, housing associations
• Internal: Housing department, Staying Close Team, Social Workers, Personal Advisors

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of housing legislation and management.
• Experience in housing environments and using IT systems (e.g., CRM, MS Office).
• Emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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