Homeless Prevention Officer - Young Devon (Job Ref 20-23)

Part-time (22.2 hours per week) based at Exeter YES

This post will be based at the Exeter Youth Enquiry Service and will cover the East Devon area – see Job Description (by clicking on the above link) for further information.

Fixed Term Contract for 1 year

As part of our Youth Enquiry Service offer, this role will give comprehensive and realistic housing advice and support to young people. Working alongside those aged 16-25 years, often in crisis and at risk of homelessness, supporting them to make decisions, have their voice heard and obtain the services they need. Using a Youth Work person-centered approach, the role will engage young people, families/carers and partner agencies in early intervention solutions to prevent homelessness.   

Building quality relationships with young people is at the centre of every Young Devon service. If you have the skills and experience and can evidence what it takes to positively engage with children, young people and families, then we would love to hear from you.

Young Devon is a youth work charity (1057949) who is actively committed to embracing diversity. Wheelchair access available

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Monday 15^th March 2021 with interviews on Tuesday 23^rd March 2021.

Please click on the link above for more details (including job description).

If you have read the job description and person specification and have any further questions, please contact Esme Searle on 07738 195698

For an application pack please contact hr@youngdevon.org

Young Devon is committed to Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and all applicants who will or could have unsupervised access to these groups will complete the required checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.