Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£44,235 per annum (Grade H)

About the Role
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people in Tower Hamlets? Join our Through Care Service and Housing Options Support Team (HOST) as a Through Care Housing Officer, supporting young individuals who have been in care. You will provide guidance and support in areas such as housing, education, employment, and life skills, working closely with social workers and personal advisors to develop personal housing plans tailored to each young person’s unique needs.

You will advocate for the rights and well-being of care leavers, undertake statutory casework under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018, and provide timely, proactive responses to prevent and end homelessness. The role requires flexibility, creativity, and the ability to deliver innovative solutions to reduce street homelessness.

Working within a dynamic, diverse community, you will collaborate with a team of professionals to create a supportive network that empowers young people to thrive. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of change within a target-driven environment, making a real difference in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs.

Experience
Proven experience working in a local authority homelessness service and/or voluntary homelessness sector. Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018. Experience supporting care leavers with housing-related issues and managing complex caseloads.

Understanding of statutory responsibilities of local authorities and issues affecting looked-after children and care leavers.

About you
Confident, adaptable self-starter with the ability to work proactively and on own initiative. Excellent communication and collaborative skills, able to work effectively within a diverse community. Empathetic to the support needs and challenges faced by young people in care. Committed to helping care leavers and comfortable working in a fast-changing, goal-driven environment.

Ability to work flexibly and bring creative, imaginative solutions to prevent repeat homelessness.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in housing, social care, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated. Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning is essential.