Through Care Housing Officer

Housing & Homelessness - Housing Options - Through Care Housing Advisor

Working Pattern: Full time (35hours)

Contract Length: 1 years fix term contract

Salary Grade H

About Us:

Tower Hamlets is one of London’s most diverse, vibrant boroughs. It’s a melting pot of creativity, enterprise and cultural life that brings the best of London together in just eight square miles. It’s also a borough of contrasts, and as a Council, we know that Tower Hamlets is on a vital journey of improvement. There are tough challenges we need to tackle, but with that comes a unique opportunity to make a real impact. We’re changing – rapidly. This is a place where people make things happen. Where everyone works together with zeal, passion, and pride. As an employer, we can offer a generous annual leave package, competitive pension, and flexible working.

For more information why join Tower Hamlets, please visit: Staff benefits (towerhamlets.gov.uk)

About the role:

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people in Tower Hamlets?

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals who have been in care?

Are you ready to embark on a journey to provide them with the support and guidance they need to thrive?

Join Our Team in the Through Care Service and Housing Options Support Team (HOST) to empower young lives as a Through Care Housing Advisor working with young individuals who have been in care.

The post holder must have a good working knowledge of homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018 and experience of 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, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

You will provide guidance and support in areas such as housing, education, employment, and life skills. You will work with their social workers and personal advisors. You will develop personal housing plans to meet each young person’s unique needs collaborating with a dynamic team of professionals to create a supportive network.

You will advocate for the rights and well-being of young persons in care and undertake statutory casework under the Homelessness Reduction Act and provide a timely and proactive response to end and prevent them becoming homeless.

Having the ability to work flexibly and bring creative and imaginative solutions to end and prevent a repeat occurrence of street homelessness in key.

You should be a confident, experienced, and adaptable self-starter, able to work proactively and on your own initiative, you will relish the opportunity to instigate and deliver a service and will be comfortable with working at the forefront of change within a team that is target and goal driven. As well as having knowledge of homelessness, social care, public health and Children’s Act, you will be empathetic to the various support needs and challenges of young people and committed to helping care leavers.

You must have worked in a local authourity homelessness service and voluntary homelessness sector and are interested in taking on more responsibility and a new challenge in the sector.

How to Apply:

The job description and how to apply can be found at Jobs at Tower Hamlets Council

For a confidential discussion please contact ‘Lade Olugbemi – Housing Options Team Manager – HOST – lade.olugbemi@towerhamlets.gov.uk/ 07904 609 512

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.