KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors.
Job Title: Housing Support Officer
Location: Must be flexible with travel across the North West
Salary: £25,800 - £29,000 (Depending on skills and experience)
Package: Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Pension + Much More!
Type: Full Time, Permanent
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual, who would be interested in supporting people to access stable accommodation and move towards a more positive future.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, building strong professional relationships, and supporting those going through periods of change. You will work with adults facing housing-related challenges, providing practical guidance, tailored support, and coordinated interventions that promote long-term stability and independence.
The Role:
* Manage a caseload of adult participants in custody, providing ongoing support and guidance.
* Conduct initial assessments to understand individual circumstances, risks, needs, and barriers
* Develop and deliver personalised accommodation plans tailored to each individual.
* Work collaboratively with probation officers and other key partners to coordinate support
* Maintain regular contact with your participants, to monitor progress and provide encouragement
* Identify and respond to emerging risks, concerns, or changes in circumstances
* Keep accurate and timely case records using designated case management systems
* Support your caseload in navigating housing challenges and accessing appropriate services
* Ensure individuals understand their rights, responsibilities, and available support options
* Encourage engagement and positive progress towards stable accommodation and independence
Criteria:
* Must have experience of working within a relevant sector, e.g. Social Services; Mental Health; Education; Criminal Justice or similar.
* Ideally have experience of working within a similar Housing/Accommodation Support role.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to motivate and support individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Must be IT literate.
Please note:
KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities