Adecco are recruiting for a CEYP Housing Support Worker to join Croydon Council.
Children, Young People and Education Directorate
Division: Children's Social Care
Contract Details:
Contract Type: Temporary Contract for 12 months
Pay: £18.92 per hour (PAYE) / £25.03 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Bernard Weatherill House
Working Arrangements: Hybrid - 2 days per week from home
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday)Croydon Council is seeking a committed and compassionate CEYP Housing Support Worker to join their Staying Close (CEYP) Team within Children's Social Care. This is a vital role supporting care experienced young people to secure, sustain and thrive in safe and stable accommodation.
About the Role
You will provide bespoke, practical and emotional housing-related support to care experienced young people, working closely with Personal Advisors, Social Workers and partner agencies. The role focuses on empowering young people to move towards independent living and maintain sustained tenancies within the community.
You will support young people with a broad range of housing needs, including accessing accommodation, managing tenancies, budgeting, paying bills, dealing with arrears, and navigating challenging situations such as warnings or evictions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide tailored housing support to care experienced young people, including bidding for properties, attending viewings and moving into temporary or permanent accommodation
* Motivate and empower young people towards independent living and tenancy sustainment
* Role model effective communication with landlords, housing providers and other agencies
* Support young people with budgeting, money management, rent arrears and bill payments
* Carry out home visits to support tenancy sustainment and community integration
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all support activity and multi-agency work
* Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to advocate for young people with complex needs
* Contribute to team meetings, supervision and service development
* Act in accordance with safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality, equality and health & safety requirementsAbout You
You will have a strong understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of care leavers and a compassionate, solution-focused approach to service delivery. You will be confident managing a caseload in a pressured environment and skilled at building effective partnerships.
Essential Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of legislation relevant to care leavers
* Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and vulnerable adults
* Experience delivering frontline services to young people
* Experience of case management, data management and meeting performance targets
* Experience of problem-solving with customers and overcoming barriers
Essential Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong negotiation, influencing and partnership-working skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly
* Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
* A proactive, empathetic and problem-solving approach
An Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List required.
Apply Now:
If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the client.
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