Advice & Support Officer (Temporary Accommodation Service) | Croydon | Full Time | £28,475 per annum
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract
Our client is a charity and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless young people and vulnerable adults. Established in 1981, they provide safe homes and opportunities to help individuals lead independent, fulfilled lives.
The Role
They are seeking a motivated Advice & Support Officer to support young people aged 16–25 living in temporary accommodation arranged by Croydon Council outside the borough.
You will help young people build support networks, access employment opportunities and move from temporary accommodation into secure, long-term homes. Support will be delivered through a combination of visits and remote contact, including telephone calls, video calls and emails.
Key Responsibilities
- Support young people living in temporary accommodation to build independence and improve their circumstances
- Conduct visits and provide remote support via telephone, video calls and email
- Help young people build support networks and maintain connections with friends and family in Croydon
- Connect young people with community organisations, faith groups and local forums
- Work alongside the Employment Service to help young people access employment opportunities
- Support young people to secure long-term accommodation and move on from temporary housing
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of support provided
- Recognise safeguarding concerns and signs of crisis or risk, responding appropriately
- Trial new approaches to help develop and improve the service
- Work as part of a community-based team delivering services focused on preventing youth homelessness
Requirements
Essential
- Working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Ability to recognise signs of crisis and risk and respond appropriately
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
- A proactive, adaptable and can-do approach to developing a new service
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to build positive relationships and respond respectfully to service users' needs
- Reliability and a good attendance record
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
- Experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults
- Experience in housing support, homelessness prevention or temporary accommodation services
- Experience helping individuals access employment, community services or support networks
What’s In It For You
- £28,475 per annum
- Company pension
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering personal and employment support
- Occupational health and wellbeing support
- Travel costs reimbursed
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives and help prevent homelessness
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