Accommodation Support Officer - (Portland

Your Ambition; Castletown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays +

Birthday Day off (with the opportunity

2 Volunteer Days

Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan incl. 3x salary 1

Annual salary review

Refer a friend scheme

Benefit Hub access

Job summary

Seetec in Portland is seeking an Accommodation Support Officer to help participants access housing guidance, services, and opportunities for stable accommodation and independence. You will assess needs, build tailored action plans, and provide practical support to sustain tenancies.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills to manage a caseload and work with probation teams, housing providers and community organisations.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of Accommodation (incl. legislation) is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines in a housing support role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and create personalised accommodation plans.
• Conduct initial assessments considering risk, situation and need.
• Record progress and outcomes using a case management system.
• Maintain contact with participants and identify emerging risks and concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Relationship building

Criminal justice knowledge

Job description

Accommodation Support Officer - (Portland )

Job Role

We're Hiring: Accommodation Support Worker are you passionate about supporting people through challenging times? Do you have the resilience, empathy and determination to help individuals overcome barriers and move forward with their lives?
As part of our team, you'll support individuals facing housing challenges to access the guidance, services and opportunities they need to secure stable accommodation and regain independence. This is more than a support role; it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference while building a rewarding career. Working closely with participants, you'll identify barriers, develop tailored action plans and provide practical support to help them sustain tenancies, improve life skills and achieve positive outcomes.
Success in this role is built on strong relationships. You'll work alongside probation teams, local authorities, housing providers, landlords and community organisations to identify solutions and help individuals take important steps towards long-term stability and independence.
We're looking for motivated and proactive individuals who enjoy working with people and making a positive difference. Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records. Experience in housing, homelessness, criminal justice, welfare-to-work, community support or other people-focused environments would be beneficial. However, transferable skills, relevant lived experience and a genuine commitment to helping others achieve positive change are equally valued.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary Starting from£25,877 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great 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 access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefitsInterested?

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Location: HMP Portland which benefits from a range of transport options, with Weymouth railway station providing mainline rail connections and local bus services operating between Weymouth and the Isle of Portland. The prison is easily accessible via the A354Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)Contract: PermanentClosing Date: 21 October 2026

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

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “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 reassign ment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Communities is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.