Accommodation Support Officer

Join our team as an Accommodation Support Officer and support our participants with their housing needs in this part‑time position.

You’ll work with a caseload of adult males either residing within a custody environment or on licence in the community. In partnership with probation practitioners, you’ll complete initial assessments to understand their specific needs, and then create tailored accommodation plans to meet these through an agreed number of interventions. This will include ensuring that the participants are aware of any decisions that affect them, and informing them of their rights within the process.

We pride ourselves in delivering person‑focused services. This means you may possess a desirable transferrable skills set; however, we appreciate that not everyone can tick every box, so long as you are engaging and comfortable working with a diverse range of people from a variety of backgrounds, we can provide on‑site training and support to enable you to develop your knowledge and skills.

We need your excellent interpersonal skills to create and maintain effective professional relationships with both our participants and external stakeholders. We’re looking for an excellent role model who can encourage positive changes in attitudes and behaviour.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary starting from £25,877 – £29,000 per annum pro‑rata, dependent on experience.

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension – 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual salary review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits

Location:

Weymouth

Hours:

Part Time 18.5 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

• Manage a caseload of participants, producing personalised accommodation plans
• Carry out initial assessments, considering risk, situation and need
• Record progress and outcomes timely and accurately using the case management system
• Maintain contact with participants, identifying any emerging risks and concerns

• Experience or knowledge of accommodation (incl. legislation) – desirable
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Experience or knowledge of the work of the Criminal Justice System
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines