Dispersed Accommodation Officer

VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a leading social justice organisation with the recruitment of a Dispersed Accommodation Officer to join their team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional with a strong understanding of supported housing, risk management and trauma-informed practice.

What's in it for you?

• £15.40 per hour
• Fixed-Term Contract
• Belfast-based role with travel
• Opportunity to work on an innovative justice and housing-led initiative
• Work alongside statutory, voluntary and community organisations

About your next employer

You will be joining a collaborative service delivered through a partnership focused on providing safe, supported accommodation as an alternative to traditional remand.

About you

• Experience within supported housing or a similar accommodation-based support environment.
• Knowledge of tenancy legislation and licence agreements.
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Experience identifying and managing risks, including domestic abuse, coercive control and substance misuse.
• Understanding of bail conditions, court reporting and multi-agency working.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in challenging situations.
• Active NISCC registration or willingness to obtain registration.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business purposes.

What you'll do

• Manage and oversee dispersed accommodation properties, ensuring they remain safe, suitable and ready for occupancy.
• Work with housing partners to identify and procure suitable properties.
• Support the approval process with relevant statutory bodies.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and address any issues identified.
• Complete participant inductions and explain licence agreements, house rules and expectations.
• Provide a supportive "warm handover" for participants leaving custody.
• Assist participants with Housing Benefit and Universal Credit applications.
• Ensure participants receive appropriate welcome and starter packs.
• Maintain regular communication with key workers and statutory agencies.
• Share relevant compliance and risk information appropriately.
• Work with community and voluntary organisations to coordinate support.
• Identify emerging risks, including domestic abuse, coercion and escalating substance use.
• Respond appropriately when risks escalate and contribute to the crisis response framework.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

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Skills:
Supported Housing Tenancy Sustainment Safeguarding Bail Support Complex Needs Property Management

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