Housing Officer - Care Experienced Young

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.

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

Support Care Experienced Young People (CEYP) in transitioning to independent living.

• 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.

• External:
  Private landlords, housing associations
• Internal:
  Housing department, Staying Close Team, Social Workers, Personal Advisors

• 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.

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