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Housing Support Co-ordinator; Criminal Justice
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Tees Valley, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham County, TS18 1AD, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
Tees Valley, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham County, TS18 1AD, England, UK
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This Housing Support Co-ordinator post sits within the Resettle North East service, led by Thirteen and funded by the Ministry of Justice, on a fixed term to July 2027. The work centres on helping people leaving custody find and keep secure accommodation, through caseload management, support plans and housing advice. What sets it apart is the split between prison settings and community work, with some home working.
Successful candidates must pass National Security Vetting and Prison Clearance.
- Work with people in custody and in the community to overcome barriers such as housing instability, resettlement and homelessness
- Manage own caseload, give clear advice and develop support plans to help people find and keep a home
- Advise on housing, tenancy responsibilities and independent living
- Assess individual needs, identify risks and safeguarding concerns early, and refer to specialist help
- Work with prisons, probation, local authorities and partner agencies to plan releases and secure suitable accommodation
- Run one-to-one sessions and group activities to build life skills and confidence
- Keep accurate digital records and meet Ministry of Justice KPIs
- Experience delivering one-to-one and group sessions
- Experience motivating others to make positive changes
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to stay calm and de-escalate challenging behaviour
- A positive, resilient approach
- Confidence supporting people with complex needs, housing challenges or offending histories
- Everyday IT skills, including Microsoft apps and managing caseloads on digital systems
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with willingness to travel across the region
- National Security Vetting
- Prison Clearance
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system
- Knowledge of local housing options and support services
- Annual leave starting at 28 days, rising to 31 days after three years
- A day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
- Pension with flexible contributions of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer
- Simply Health discounts and health and wellbeing support
- T'dar discount and reward platform
- Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave
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