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First Officer

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listing for: Essential Employment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-13
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24.43 GBP Hourly GBP 24.43 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Housing First Officer
Location: Greater London

Housing First Officer needed in South East London Paying £24.43 per hr

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide intensive, wrap‑around support to individuals experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness, including CHAIN‑verified rough sleepers and hostel residents.
  • Build trusting, sustained relationships with clients using trauma‑informed and psychologically‑informed approaches.
  • Support clients to secure and sustain tenancies, addressing risks around eviction, rent arrears, neighbour relations, and tenancy conditions.
  • Complete high‑quality assessments, risk management plans, and safeguarding referrals.
  • Navigate a wide range of support pathways, including welfare benefits, substance misuse services, mental health provision, primary care, community resources, and specialist interventions.
  • Maintain excellent case notes and ensure compliance with data and IT recording systems.
  • Work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development.
  • Attend multi‑agency meetings, advocate for clients, and uphold professional boundaries.

If you are interested in the role,   the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

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