Hospital Discharge Housing Needs Officer

Adecco are currently recruiting for a Hospital Discharge Housing Needs Officer on behalf of a public sector client. This is an exciting opportunity to support vulnerable individuals at a critical point in their lives, helping to prevent homelessness and enable safe, timely hospital discharges.Hospital Discharge - Housing Needs OfficerPublic Sector - Local Authority Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per weekGrade 9 - 22.41 per hour PAYE / 29.72 per hour UmbrellaHybrid Working - 2 to 3 days per week in office, remainder at home Temporary Role - current sign off to March 2027IT equipment providedASAP StartAbout the RoleIn this role, you will work at the intersection of housing and health, supporting patients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as they prepare to leave hospital. You will play a key role in securing suitable accommodation, removing barriers to discharge, and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess patients who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in line with relevant legislationCarry out homelessness assessments and develop personalised housing plansTake proactive steps to prevent homelessness or secure suitable accommodation where prevention is not possibleLiaise closely with hospital teams, adult social care, and external housing providersArrange emergency, interim, and longer-term accommodation as requiredSupport safe and timely hospital discharges by resolving housing-related barriersMaintain accurate and ..... full job details .....