Graduate Homeless Intervention and Prevention Officer

Graduate Homeless Intervention & Prevention Officer



Graduate Development Programme | South London | Hybrid Working | Monday to Friday | 36 Hours Per Week | -16.39 PAYE (-21.59 Umbrella) | Minimum 6-Month Assignment | Progression to Higher Pay Rate Following Successful Completion of the Development Programme

Start a Career That Makes a Real Difference

Adecco is delighted to be recruiting for a unique Graduate Development Programme within a South London local authority. This is an exceptional opportunity to launch a rewarding career in Housing, Homelessness Prevention and Public Service while making a genuine difference to vulnerable residents and local communities.

No previous housing experience is required. Full training will be provided.

About the Role

Working alongside experienced housing professionals, you will:

• Support residents who are homeless or threatened with homelessness
• Conduct homelessness assessments
• Develop and review Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
• Explore housing options to prevent and relieve homelessness
• Provide housing advice and guidance
• Work with landlords, support providers and partner agencies
• Gather evidence to support statutory decision-making
• Develop the skills to manage your own caseload
• Support vulnerable individuals in a professional, person-centred and trauma-informed manner

This role offers an opportunity to work directly with individuals and families facing housing challenges while developing specialist knowledge in homelessness legislation and prevention.

Structured Development Programme

Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive six-month training programme covering:

• Housing Act 1996
• Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Homelessness Code of Guidance
• Homelessness Assessments
• Personalised Housing Plans
• Decision Letter Writing
• Case Management
• Safeguarding
• Domestic Abuse Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Housing Options & Prevention
• Temporary Accommodation
• Equality & Diversity
• Customer Care
• Professional Report Writing
• Housing Case Management Systems

Training includes classroom learning, mentoring, case shadowing and supervised casework before progressing towards managing your own caseload.

About You

We''re looking for individuals who are:

• Educated to degree level, or due to graduate shortly
• Interested in developing a career within housing and homelessness services
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable people
• Excellent communicators with strong written English skills
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Professional, resilient and motivated
• Curious, eager to learn and committed to personal development
• Strong team players with a customer-focused approach

Applications are particularly welcomed from graduates in:

• Law
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Psychology
• Social Policy
• Politics
• Public Administration
• Housing
• Social Work
• Business Management

However, applications from graduates of all disciplines will be considered.

Apply Today

If you''re looking for a graduate opportunity that offers purpose, responsibility and a genuine career pathway within public services, we''d love to hear from you.

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