Youth Housing & Independence Specialist

Consortium; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions 4%

Training & development

Cycle to Work loan

Interest-free travel loan

Job summary

Centrepoint in London (Lambeth) is seeking Housing First Officers to join our Lambeth Service teams. You will support vulnerable young people in their homes, help them access resources and sustain tenancies, and advocate for services that promote independence.

The role requires experience with young people or those with complex needs, strong communication and advocacy skills, and a flexible, empathetic approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or adults with complex needs.
• Strong people skills.
• Ability to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Visiting young people in their homes and supporting them on their journey.
• Co-produce holistic support interventions and risk management plans.
• Assist with sustaining tenancies and preventing homelessness.
• Help young people set up homes with white goods and furniture.
• Signpost and refer to internal and community resources; build skills, resilience and confidence.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Experience with young people

Adults with complex needs

Strong people skills

Flexibility

Job description

Centrepoint in London (Lambeth) is seeking Housing First Officers to join our Lambeth Service teams. You will support vulnerable young people in their homes, help them access resources and sustain tenancies, and advocate for services that promote independence.

The role requires experience with young people or those with complex needs, strong communication and advocacy skills, and a flexible, empathetic approach.