Youth Support & Progression Officer – Part-Time

Centrepoint; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Employer pension contributions 5%

Career progression

Cycle to work loan

Travel loan

Job summary

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Support & Progression Officer for our Greenwich Young Parent Services team based in Abbey Wood. The role is permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week) and involves direct engagement with young people, risk assessments, and coordinating with social workers and other partners to support housing and progression goals.

You will manage a caseload, deliver holistic support, and help young people navigate rent accounts, benefits

Qualifications

• Are passionate about working with young people
• Have experience working within supported housing settings
• Are able to support YP with a range of high to low support needs
• Can work independently, as part of a team, and alongside external partners
• Have strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals and independence
• Work independently and as part of a team to ensure the highest possible standards of accommodation
• Undertake initial and ongoing needs/risk assessments for young people
• Manage your own caseload of young people, providing holistic support in line with their needs and aspirations
• Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health, and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
• Make internal and external referrals to a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies for specialist support and Employment and Training opportunities
• Support young people to manage their rent accounts through liaison with the DWP, Social Services and building their own personal budgeting skills

Job description

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Support & Progression Officer for our Greenwich Young Parent Services team based in Abbey Wood. The role is permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week) and involves direct engagement with young people, risk assessments, and coordinating with social workers and other partners to support housing and progression goals.

You will manage a caseload, deliver holistic support, and help young people navigate rent accounts, benefits