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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 TWO Housing Officers 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 (Children, Young People & Education)
Croydon Council
Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
Temporary Role
£21.62 per hour PAYE / £28.68 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid Working - 3 days in office, remainder at home
ASAP startThere are two positions available.

One post has budget sign off for 6 months. The other post has sign off for 12 months.

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.Other Considerations:

Ability to work two evenings per week at a different site.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco.

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ID:

1599170

Date Posted:

Posted 1 day ago

Expiration Date:

07/08/2025

Location:

Croydon

Competitive

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