At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in independent living and manage housing services.
- Company: Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to ending youth homelessness by 2037.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a proactive, empathetic attitude.
The predicted salary is between 29849 - 35493 £ per year.
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £29,849.40– £35,493.06 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2026
Interviews will be held w/c Monday 29 June 2026
Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
About us
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Housing Officer - Independent Living to join our Independent Living team based in London. We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037. Together with our partners, we support over 15,000 young people each year.
The Independent Living Programme (ILP) offers young people who are ready to live independently, stepping stone accommodation before they move on to their forever home. This is for young people aged 18‑25 years old and are in full time employment or doing an apprenticeship.
Hybrid Working
Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The requirement is a minimum of 50% of your working week. For most full‑time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two‑week period (e.g., two days one week and three days the next). For colleagues on different contracts (including part‑time or compressed contracts) this will be adjusted accordingly.
About you
- Effective communicator with natural ability to facilitate open and honest conversations.
- Able decision maker with a can do attitude.
- Respectful and empathetic, always considering the impact on our young people.
- Flexible, always adapting to changing needs.
- Engaging, committed to self‑development by engaging with training and continuous learning.
- Proactive, always looking for creative ways of working.
What you’ll be doing
- Maximise income through effective rent collection.
- Investigate and manage ASB issues.
- Void and let management.
- Raise repair job and follow up works.
- Support ILP team to deliver effective housing management.
- Travel between services to support young people and contractors.
- Carry out weekly health and safety inspections.
- Prepare legal cases and represent Centrepoint in court.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest‑free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Our approach to applications
We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience. We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Housing Officer - Independent Living click ‘Apply’ now!
Housing Officer - Independent Living employer: Centrepoint
Centrepoint is an exceptional employer dedicated to ending youth homelessness, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in London. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits such as a healthcare cash plan, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave, Centrepoint empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people. The hybrid working model promotes flexibility, ensuring that employees can balance their professional and personal commitments while contributing to a vital cause.
