Housing Resolutions Officer - Young Devon (Job Ref 21-48)

Full time (37 hours per week) based at Young Devon YES, Exeter

Permanent Contract

Young Devon is a Youth Work Charity and our mission is to make Devon a better place for all young people.

For over two decades we have been supporting young people through a number of services, including accommodation - seeking housing resolutions with and for them, working with our local authority and district council.

Working as part of our team, this role will engage and work alongside young people aged 16-25 years who are care experienced and support them to maintain or access accommodation.  Building a relationship of trust and understanding whilst responding to need through a trauma informed lens. Supporting them to make decisions, have their voice heard and obtain the services they need.

Knowledge on housing protocols, legislation and housing options would be an advantage. However, training will be available for this specialised post which is based in Exeter.

We particularly welcome applications from people with care experience and/or experience of vulnerable housing.  

Young Devon is a youth work charity (1057949). We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace, committed to embracing diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applicants from areas under-represented within our workforce.  Wheelchair access available (Exeter only).

Closing date for applications - 12 pm on Monday 13^th December 2021.

Interviews on Thursday 16^th December 2021.

Please click on the link above, which will take you to our website and to the full job description.

Please read the job description and person specification. If you then have any further questions about the role 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.