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 a 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 (Care Experienced Young People)
* Public Sector - Local Authority
* Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
* Temporary Role - 6 months
* 22.41 per hour PAYE / 29.60 per hour Umbrella
* Hybrid Working - 3 days in office, remainder at home
* ASAP start
* This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
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.
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.
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