Youth Homelessness Early Intervention Specialist

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Homeless Early Intervention Officer to provide outreach advice and practical support to care-experienced young people moving towards independent living. The role involves assisting with tenancy sustainment, budgeting, income maximisation, mediation where needed, and connecting clients to essential services.

You will work across hospitals, community hubs, and clients’ homes to reach the hardest-to-reach households.

Qualifications

• Outreach and engagement with communities across Wiltshire.
• Trauma-informed approach to supporting care-experienced young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach advice and support to care-experienced young people moving towards independent living.
• Help clients understand tenure rights and sustain their accommodation.
• Support budgeting, income maximisation, mediation, and access to essential services.
• Work across hospitals, community centres, and clients' homes to reach hard-to-reach households.

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Homeless Early Intervention Officer to provide outreach advice and practical support to care-experienced young people moving towards independent living. The role involves assisting with tenancy sustainment, budgeting, income maximisation, mediation where needed, and connecting clients to essential services.

You will work across hospitals, community hubs, and clients’ homes to reach the hardest-to-reach households.