Supported Accommodation Pathway Coordinator (CDC)

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Benefits booklet information

Job summary

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking a dedicated Supported Accommodation Officer to help adults in supported accommodation achieve greater independence. You will assess, plan and coordinate placements, working with housing, health and social care partners to secure safe, sustainable outcomes.

Applicants should have relevant experience in housing, homelessness, or related services and be comfortable with multi‑agency collaboration, risk management and GDPR.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, homelessness, supported accommodation, social care, health, probation, or related services.
• Experience of completing assessments, support planning, risk management, partnership working, safeguarding, GDPR, and working with individuals with multiple and complex needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access to supported accommodation and ensure individuals are assessed and matched to suitable services.
• Work with accommodation providers, outreach services, housing teams, health partners, social care and voluntary sector organisations.
• Manage referrals, placements and stakeholder relationships to meet safeguarding and multi-agency requirements.

Skills

Assessment

Support planning

Risk management

Partnership working

Safeguarding

GDPR

Multi-agency work

Organisational skills

Tools

GDPR

Job description

Based at: Civic Building

Salary details: Grade 8, 35,570 - 39,481

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term to Date 31/03/2029 Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing date: 04/11/2026

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 professionals with relevant experience in housing, homelessness, supported accommodation, social care, health, probation, or related services. Experience of completing assessments, support planning, risk management, partnership working, safeguarding, GDPR, and working with individuals with multiple and complex needs is essential.

The post holder will play a key role in coordinating access to supported accommodation, ensuring individuals are assessed appropriately and matched to accommodation and support services that best meet their needs. A person‑centred, strengths‑based approach is required, with a focus on achieving positive and sustainable outcomes, including accommodation stability, independence, health, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Strong skills in assessment, recording, information sharing, report writing, and multi‑agency working are essential.

This is a fast‑paced role working to tight timescales and requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple referrals, placements, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.

You will work closely with accommodation providers, outreach services, housing teams, health partners, social care, and voluntary sector organisations to coordinate provision and support effective accommodation pathways.

As a valued member of the team, you will have access to peer support, regular 1:1s and supervision, opportunities to contribute to service development, and the chance to work collaboratively with partners across Housing, Social Care, Health, Criminal Justice, and the Voluntary and Community Sector to improve outcomes for vulnerable adults.

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.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 9 th November 2026 and interviews are anticipated on 13 th 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

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.