Hospital Discharge Housing Needs Officer Job London area,England UK,Social Work

Adecco are currently recruiting for a Hospital Discharge Housing Needs Officer on behalf of a public sector client. This is an exciting opportunity to support vulnerable individuals at a critical point in their lives, helping to prevent homelessness and enable safe, timely hospital discharges.

Hospital Discharge - Housing Needs Officer
Public Sector - Local Authority
Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
Grade 9 - 22.41 per hour PAYE / 29.72 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid Working - 2 to 3 days per week in office, remainder at home
Temporary Role - current sign off to March 2027
IT equipment provided
ASAP Start

About the Role

In this role, you will work at the intersection of housing and health, supporting patients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as they prepare to leave hospital. You will play a key role in securing suitable accommodation, removing barriers to discharge, and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in line with relevant legislation
Carry out homelessness assessments and develop personalised housing plans
Take proactive steps to prevent homelessness or secure suitable accommodation where prevention is not possible
Liaise closely with hospital teams, adult social care, and external housing providers
Arrange emergency, interim, and longer-term accommodation as required
Support safe and timely hospital discharges by resolving housing-related barriers
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements
Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in homelessness, housing options, or a similar role within a local authority or public sector setting
Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory duties
Experience supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs
The ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively under pressure
Excellent communication, partnership working, and negotiation skills

Desirable

Experience with in hospital discharge or health-related housing roles
Knowledge of local housing pathways and temporary accommodation processes
Familiarity with housing systems such as Locata or Jigsaw

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