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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 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.
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.
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