Overview
Accommodation Support Officer - Lancashire
Join our team as an Accommodation Support Officer and support participants with their housing needs. You’ll work with a caseload of adult males either residing within a custody environment or on license within the community environment. In partnership with probation practitioners, you’ll complete initial assessments to understand their specific needs, and then create tailored accommodation plans to meet this through an agreed number of interventions. This will include ensuring that the participants are aware of any decisions that affect them, plus informing them of their rights within the process.
We pride ourselves in delivering person-focused services. We value diverse backgrounds and provide on-site training and support to help you develop your knowledge and skills. You will need excellent interpersonal skills to build professional relationships with participants and external stakeholders, and to encourage positive changes in attitudes and behaviour. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits.
Location: Lancashire
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 04 November 2025
Salary: Starting from £24,650 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Key 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 case management system
* Maintain contact with participants, identifying any emerging risks and concerns
Skills and Experience
* 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 organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines
Additional Information
Communities and Education Division is part of the employee-owned organisation Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share and uphold this commitment. You may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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