Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and prevent homelessness?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Accommodation & Homelessness Prevention Worker to join our Leaving Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of care experienced young people by helping them access, sustain and succeed in suitable accommodation as they transition into adulthood.
Working alongside Personal Advisors, Social Workers, Housing Services and partner agencies, you will provide targeted support to young people aged 16 to 25 who are at risk of homelessness or experiencing difficulties in their accommodation. Your focus will be on helping young people develop the practical skills, confidence and resilience needed to maintain stable housing and live independently.
What the role involves
The successful candidate will:
- Work directly with looked after children and care leavers who require support around housing and accommodation.
- Help young people secure and sustain suitable accommodation and prevent tenancy breakdown.
- Provide practical support with budgeting, benefits, bills, utilities and tenancy management.
- Deliver one-to-one and group-based support focused on independent living skills and tenancy readiness.
- Contribute to Pathway Planning and work closely with Personal Advisors to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
- Develop strong partnerships with housing providers, support agencies and other professionals to ensure young people receive the right help at the right time.
About you
We’re looking for someone who can build trusted relationships with young people and is committed to improving outcomes for care experienced young people.
You will have:
- Experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
- An understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers.
- Knowledge of housing, tenancy support or homelessness prevention.
- Experience of supporting individuals to develop independence and life skills.
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
- A flexible approach to work, including occasional work outside normal office hours where required.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious Leaving Care Team that is committed to being a strong corporate parent and improving outcomes for care experienced young people. You will play a key role in reducing homelessness, promoting independence and helping young people build positive futures.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want a rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Bury Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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