Housing Officer - Care Experienced Young People

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 start

There 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.

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