Wellbeing & Accommodation Officer - (Cookham Wood)

Seetec Business Technology Centre; Borstal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Borstal is seeking a Wellbeing & Accommodation Coach to help individuals manage their health and housing challenges. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing action plans, and collaborating with probation services. Competitive salary for an experienced candidate, with great benefits including annual leave, pension, and health plans.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

2 Volunteer Days

Pension - 5% Employee, 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual Salary pay review

Employee discounts through BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a variety of people facing challenges.
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with others.
• Good organisational skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with probation practitioners to meet housing and wellbeing needs.
• Conduct initial face-to-face assessments.
• Meet individual and team performance targets.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Engage in regular supervision with line manager.

Skills

Working with individuals with social/personal difficulties

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Wellbeing & Accommodation Coach. We are committed to supporting individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals.

As part of the Dynamic Framework Accommodation & PWB services, ensure the delivery of effective interventions and stakeholder engagement both in custody and within the community. This role aims to support male participants across the region in addressing their housing and personal wellbeing (PWB) needs, ultimately reducing their likelihood of reoffending.

Our ideal candidate will offer one-on-one coaching and conduct group workshops to help participants manage their physical and mental health. They will develop personalised action plans to assist individuals in overcoming health and accommodation challenges, and support participants in identifying and accessing suitable accommodation options.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £24,650 up to £29,000 (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 pay review
Refer a Friend Scheme
Free access to BenefitHub - 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 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. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

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Location: Cookham Wood

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 27 June 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with probation practitioners in order to understand and respond to the specific and diverse housing & wellbeing needs of the participants.
• Carry out timely initial face to face assessments taking account of risk situation and need in order to facilitate any appropriate actions and outcomes.
• Meet individual performance targets and contribute towards meeting team performance targets in line with contract compliance.
• Adhere to the Seetec & HMPPS Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and comply with legislation and statutory duties and data controls protocols.
• Engage fully in regular supervision with your line manager.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working with a variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties.
• Ability to work respectfully, cooperatively and flexibly with others both on a 1:1 basis and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and administration skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience of the work of the Criminal Justice System.

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 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 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 any way. 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.