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Your Housing Group is seeking a passionate Accommodation & Support Officer for Coops Foyer in Wigan. This permanent role involves 35 hours per week focused on providing housing management support to young people, helping them on their journey to independence. Ideal candidates will have experience in welfare benefits and housing management, with a strong ability to engage with diverse youth. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.
Job Title: Accommodation & Support Officer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Coops Foyer, Wigan, WN1 1HN
Weekly Hours: 35hrs per week
This is an exciting opportunity for an Accommodation & Support Officer at Coops Foyer, Wigan.
Coops Foyer is accredited with the Foyer Federation, which means we adopt an asset-based approach called Advantaged Thinking, encouraging young people experiencing homelessness to aim high, dream big, and fulfill their ambitions!
We are looking for a passionate Accommodation & Support Officer who shares our commitment.
The role involves a 35-hour week, Monday-Friday, with negotiable hours between 8am-8pm. Flexibility is appreciated to meet the needs of the young people in the Foyer.
To succeed as an Accommodation & Support Officer, you will have:
Ideally, you will also be able to demonstrate:
This role is suited to someone who enjoys working with young people, assisting with their financial wellbeing, and enabling them to progress in housing.
For more details, please review the full role profile on our website: www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.
We offer a salary of £25,625 for a 35-hour week, 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and a comprehensive benefits package including a contributory pension (up to 8%), Healthcare cash plan, and various discounts on leisure and shopping.
While based at Coops Foyer, you will have access to Youggle House, our wellbeing and meeting space in Birchwood, Wigan, and may be required to travel there for team meetings.
Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord committed to providing quality, affordable homes and tackling the UK's housing crisis. We are proud to be a sector-leading employer, with over 88% of staff recommending us as a great place to work.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
17th July 2025. We review applications as received and may close early, so early application is encouraged.
We value diversity and encourage applications from all communities. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum role requirements. We also consider potential conflicts of interest or security issues in applications from our customers.
91% of our staff would recommend Your Housing Group as a great place to work!