Part Time Accommodation Support Officer - (Surrey)
Job Role
Make a meaningful impact every day. Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have the resilience and empathy needed to support individuals from diverse backgrounds? We’re looking for committed Accommodation Support Officers to join our team and provide vital support to participants with their housing needs.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of adult males either residing in custody or living in the community. Working in close partnership with probation practitioners, you will carry out initial assessments to understand each individual’s circumstances and develop tailored accommodation plans through a series of agreed interventions. You will help participants navigate housing challenges, ensure they are kept informed of decisions that affect them, and support their understanding of their rights throughout the process.
We welcome applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds, including social services, mental health, education, or those who have recently graduated and are seeking experience in the criminal justice sector. If you bring a person focused approach and transferable skills, we’d love to hear from you. We understand that not everyone will tick every box and that’s okay. If you’re engaging, adaptable and comfortable working with a diverse range of people, we’ll provide on site training and ongoing support to help you grow in the role.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be building and maintaining effective professional relationships with both participants and external stakeholders. We’re looking for positive role models who can inspire and encourage meaningful changes in attitudes and behaviours, helping individuals take steps toward greater stability and independence.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Salary and Benefits
We’re offering a competitive salary starting from £25,877 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
* Pension – 5% Employee / 5% Employer
* Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3× 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
Interested? You can upload your CV using the easy‑to‑apply route below. If you need additional information, contact our Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
Location & Working Hours
Location: Redhill / HMP Highdown
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 April 2026
Skills and Experience
* 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
* Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Additional Information
Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing, and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless of their past choices or the challenges they face.
We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into their local communities, and address barriers to work.
Seetec is a safe, safeguarding‑friendly environment and expects all staff to uphold the Prevent Duty and promote modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex‑offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement on “Ex‑Offenders” can be found on our website under “About Us”.
Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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