Supported Accommodation Officer x2 Posts (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

LGPS pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a dedicated Supported Accommodation Officer to help people living in supported housing address barriers and build life skills toward more independent living. You will work with housing, social care, health and voluntary partners to assess needs, arrange referrals, placements and ongoing support, while maintaining accurate records and delivering person-centred support.

You will receive regular supervision, and there are opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, homelessness, supported accommodation or related services.
• Experience with vulnerable adults, safeguarding, GDPR, and partnership working is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work with multiple partners.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to access and sustain supported accommodation through referrals, assessments and ongoing support.
• Work with accommodation providers and other agencies to meet needs and achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor placements.
• Contribute to effective accommodation pathways across homelessness and supported housing.

Job description

Enhanced DBS is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council puts in improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Supported Accommodation Officer to work with individuals living in supported accommodation, helping them to address barriers, build life skills, and progress towards more independent living

Applicants are welcomed from individuals with relevant experience in housing, homelessness, supported accommodation, social care, health, probation, or related support services. Experience of working with vulnerable adults, completing support assessments, developing support plans, maintaining accurate records, safeguarding, GDPR, and partnership working is desirable

The post holder will support individuals to access and sustain appropriate supported accommodation by assisting with referrals, assessments, placements, and ongoing support arrangements. Working in partnership with accommodation providers and other agencies, you will help ensure that individuals receive the right accommodation and support to meet their needs and achieve positive outcomes. A person-centred, strengths-based approach is essential, alongside good communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

This is a busy and fast-paced role that requires the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands, and work effectively with multiple individuals and partner organisations. You will be expected to maintain accurate records, monitor placements, support accommodation moves, and contribute to effective accommodation pathways across the homelessness and supported housing system

As a valued member of the team, you will receive regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for professional development. You will work closely with colleagues and partners across Housing, Social Care, Health, Criminal Justice, and the Voluntary and Community Sector to help people access suitable accommodation, increase independence, and improve long-term outcomes.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 9th November 2026 and interviews are anticipated on 16th November 2026.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Nicola Milnes – Starting Point Team Manager Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.