Job Description
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?\n\nAdecco 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.\n\nHousing Officer (Children, Young People & Education)\nCroydon Council\nFull Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week\nTemporary Role\n£21.62 per hour PAYE / £28.68 per hour Umbrella\nHybrid Working - 3 days in office, remainder at home\nASAP startThere are two positions available.
One post has budget sign off for 6 months. The other post has sign off for 12 months.\n\nRole Purpose:\n\nSupport Care Experienced Young People (CEYP) in transitioning to independent living.\nCollaborate with internal teams and external agencies to address housing needs.\nProvide bespoke, solution-focused housing support. Key Responsibilities:\n\nArrange timely move-on for CEYP into social/private rented housing.\nDeliver tailored casework and tenancy training.\nAdvocate for CEYP with complex needs to access services.\nProvide housing advice and manage expectations.\nCover for colleagues and attend meetings as needed.
Key Contacts:\n\nExternal: Private landlords, housing associations\nInternal: Housing department, Staying Close Team, Social Workers, Personal Advisors Skills & Experience Required:\n\nStrong knowledge of housing legislation and management.\nExperience in housing environments and using IT systems (e.g., CRM, MS Office).\nEmotional resilience and ability to work under pressure.\nExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.Other Considerations:\n\nAbility to work two evenings per week at a different site. \n\nAdecco 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.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco.
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