Supported Accommodation Officer

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sheffield

Green Bridge Community Housing (GBCH) are currently looking for a number of Supported Accommodation Officers (SAO) to join our rapidly growing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for patient, reliable, and empathetic individuals who can inspire people to make positive changes to their lives and realise their full potential.

Our roles will suit graduates and those with a qualification in health & social care or similar, looking to gain/use their experience supporting vulnerable adults.

Please note this is not a care worker role and does not involve intimate/personal care. A Sponsorship Visa is not available for this role. A driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

As a Supported Accommodation Officer, you will work directly with service users to support their ongoing social, emotional, mental, and physical development and wellbeing, equipping them with the skills to live independently and reduce their social exclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing practical support, assistance, and advice to vulnerable service users to promote health and wellbeing and achieve personalised goals.
  • Creating accurate support plan reviews and risk assessments.
  • Supporting service users to develop independent living skills.
  • Accompanying service users to appointments and meetings.
  • Undertaking all administration related to support provision.
  • Maintaining comprehensive records and documentation of support provision.
  • Engaging in multi-agency/partnership working.
  • Liaising with other teams regarding emergencies and complaints.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability to take responsibility, be reliable, and organised. They also need effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the organisation and with external agencies.

An understanding of safeguarding requirements and duty of care when working with vulnerable individuals is imperative, as is the ability to build rapport and demonstrate high levels of empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries.

Salary & Career Progression:

  • Current salary: £23,300 p.a.
  • New salary structure effective from 1st April 2025:
  • SAO (Standard & Complex Cases): £26,000 p.a.
  • Lead SAO: £26,800 p.a. (Post-probation assessment, includes funded specialist training)

Lead Supported Accommodation Officers can specialise in one of the following areas through funded specialist training:

  • Self-Harm & Suicide Ideation
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Refugee Support
  • SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
  • Prison Leavers & Ex-Offenders
  • HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Regulations
  • Benefits System Specialist

Employee Benefits:

  • Westfield Health Cash Plan
  • A laptop and mobile phone
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Employee referral programme
  • Mileage reimbursement

Job Criteria:

  • Driving licence and car required
  • Education: Health & Social Care qualification Level 3 ideal
  • Experience: Ideally a graduate or 2 years’ experience in a health & social care field or similar 
  • Job Type: Permanent, on-site
  • Shifts: Monday – Friday, day shifts only (Full-time roles only available)
  • Additional languages such as Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Somali, and Tigrinya are a bonus

Apply now and help us build bridges to brighter futures.

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