Job Role
Join our team as an Accommodation Support Officer and support our 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. 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, plus informing them of their rights within the process.
We pride ourselves in delivering person-focused services. While you may possess transferable skills, we appreciate that not everyone can tick every box. If you are engaging and comfortable working with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds, we can provide on-site training and support to develop your knowledge and skills.
We need your excellent interpersonal skills to create and maintain effective professional relationships with 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 £24,650 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these benefits:
* 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 retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and voluntary benefits
Interested? Upload your CV via the easy application route below! For more information, contact our Internal Recruitment Team at 01702 595200.
Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation, proud of our community and internal culture. People are at the heart of every service we provide and every decision we make.
Location:
Hours: Full time, 37 hours/week (Mon-Fri)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date:
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of participants, producing personalised accommodation plans
* Carry out initial assessments, considering risk, situation, and need
* Record progress and outcomes accurately using case management system
* Maintain contact with participants, identifying emerging risks and concerns
Skills and Experience
* Experience or knowledge of Accommodation (including legislation) - desirable
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
* Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System work - preferred
* Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Additional Information
Seetec’s Communities and Education Division delivers tailored support across various contracts, including CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing, and Approved Premises. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless of past choices or challenges.
We are committed to leveraging our collective skills to deliver services that help individuals overcome barriers, desist from offending, reintegrate into communities, and access employment. We support safeguarding and promoting welfare and require all staff to share this commitment, including compliance with the Prevent Duty and promoting modern British values.
A DBS check is required. Seetec supports ex-offender recruitment and is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy.
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