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Youth Support Housing Team - Case Responsible Officer

Youth Support Housing Team - Case Responsible Officer

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for 20 days

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL12EH, England

Competitive

Full Time

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The Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Case Responsible Officer for the Youth Support Housing Team, based in Shire Hall with some hybrid working options.
This ongoing contract position offers 37 hours of work per week at a rate of £14.32 per hour.
Candidates should possess experience working with children in care and care leavers, alongside a good understanding of relevant housing legislation.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as the role involves supporting vulnerable young people in navigating their housing options.
The ideal applicant should be adaptable, possess excellent IT skills, and be willing to work flexibly as needed.

Gloucestershire County Council -Youth Support Housing Team - Case Responsible Officer Location –Shire Hall, GL1 2TG (You will be based within Gloucestershire working across various locality offices. The role will involve some hybrid working both at home and in the office)On going contract – 37 hours - £14.32ph The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice, guidance and support to social care colleagues who are:

Supporting children in care move on from their placements
Supporting care leavers navigate their housing options
Supporting care leavers who have become homeless

The pace is fast, and the work can be complex, but extremely rewarding. The successful candidate will embrace a trauma informed and person-centred approach working with young people and helping them explore their housing options.You will need excellent engagement and communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information to young people.You will have excellent skills in engaging and building relationships with children and young people. The team supports professionals working with some of the most vulnerable children within Gloucestershire and to be part of the team you will need the following experience/knowledge and skills

Ability to work as a team
Effective communication skills
Good working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Code of Guidance how they are applied
A good working knowledge of the Children’s Act 1989
Experience of working with children in care and care leavers
Excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software
Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate concisely and effectively
Adaptable and willing to work flexibly in terms of hours and locations if/when required
Able to prioritise regularly changing workloads

Too find out more information please contact Deanna at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

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