Housing Placements Officer – Youth & Supported Housing

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Birthday off

Life assurance

Recognition awards

Training & development

Impactful role

Job summary

YMCA Derbyshire is seeking a Housing Management Officer to support our residents in Derbyshire. You will manage referrals, assess needs and place residents into Young Persons and Supported Housing pathways.

You'll work closely with internal Housing teams and external partners such as local authorities, leaving care and probation to champion safe, supportive housing and advocate for residents' wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications

• A solutions focused individual who can work in partnership with others and alone.
• Compassionate, pragmatic approach to placing individuals in appropriate accommodation.
• Understanding of supported housing and the complexities this can bring when working with vulnerable adults.
• Driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals, assess individuals' needs and placements into Young Persons and Supported Housing pathways.
• Strengthen partnerships with local authorities, leaving care and probation to champion supported housing.
• Maintain a person-centred housing approach and advocate for residents internally and externally.

Skills

Solutions focused

Compassionate and pragmatic

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

YMCA Derbyshire is seeking a Housing Management Officer to support our residents in Derbyshire. You will manage referrals, assess needs and place residents into Young Persons and Supported Housing pathways.

You'll work closely with internal Housing teams and external partners such as local authorities, leaving care and probation to champion safe, supportive housing and advocate for residents' wellbeing and independence.