Through Care Housing Officer in London

Role Overview

Housing & Homelessness – Housing Options – Through Care Housing Advisor. Full time (35 hours), 1‑year fixed term contract, Salary Grade H.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to young individuals who have been in care in areas such as housing, education, employment, and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with social workers and personal advisors to develop personal housing plans tailored to each young person’s needs.
• Advocate for the rights and well‑being of young people in care and undertake statutory casework under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018.
• Respond proactively to prevent and end street homelessness, addressing complex caseloads and developing creative solutions.
• Act as a self‑starter, working independently while contributing to a target‑driven team, bringing flexible and imaginative approaches to change.

Qualifications and Experience

• Good working knowledge of homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018.
• Experience supporting care leavers with housing‑related issues and managing complex caseloads.
• Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities of local authorities and issues affecting looked‑after children and care leavers.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills, able to work effectively within a diverse community.
• Knowledge of social care, public health and the Children’s Act, with empathy for the needs and challenges of young people.
• Previous experience working in a local authority homelessness service or voluntary homelessness sector.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Generous annual leave package, competitive pension scheme, flexible working options.

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