Senior Accommodation Support Officer (Bristol)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accommodation Support Officer in Bristol to lead a dedicated team in providing housing support to participants within the criminal justice system. This role involves managing complex cases, offering expert guidance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of housing legislation and exceptional communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values community and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in society.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off

Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual salary review

Refer a friend scheme

Free access to Benefit Hub

Qualifications

• Experience in housing legislation and options is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in continuous improvement of accommodation practices.
• Provide housing advice and manage complex cases.

Skills

Housing legislation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Criminal Justice System knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

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Senior Accommodation Support Officer (Bristol), Bristol

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Client:

Seetec

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Role

We’re recruiting a Senior Accommodation Support Officer to provide support to our established team as they assist our participants with their housing needs through effective interventions.

Our team of Accommodation Support Officers work with a caseload of adult males within the criminal justice system, in either a custodial or community setting. As a senior, you’ll be on hand to provide advice and guidance to the team where needed, and we’ll ask you to take care of a small amount of our more complex cases.

We’ll need your excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with referral agencies and stakeholders. You’ll also be responsible for developing high-quality practice among the team through observing and auditing practice, and then providing coaching and mentoring workshops to enable them to develop.

Our successful candidate will ideally already have knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation or experience working within the criminal justice sector.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary of £26,150 - £32,668 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)
• 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 benefits

Interested? There’s an easy-to-apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Communities and Education Division 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.

Location:Bristol
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 October 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Accommodation Team Manager in continuous improvement to practice and the delivery of a high-quality service
• Provide specialist housing advice and guidance to participants and employees
• Provide workshops to all members of the team to develop their standards of practice
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Manage a small number of complex cases

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Skills and Experience

• Experience and knowledge of housing legislation and options
• 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 the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless 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 needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.

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 reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.