Overview

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with UnityMK, an inspiring Milton Keynes-based charity committed to ending homelessness and helping individuals rebuild their lives. We are partnering with them to recruit an Accommodation Support Coordinator, a newly developed role starting in October 2025, and one that will be instrumental in developing and delivering pathways into secure housing for people experiencing homelessness.

This position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change by building relationships with accommodation providers, identifying housing options, and supporting guests to not only secure homes but also sustain their tenancies long-term. You’ll work directly with individuals, landlords, and community organisations to ensure every guest receives personalised, compassionate, and practical support.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying suitable housing options in partnership with guests and the welfare team
• Building strong working relationships with supported housing providers and private landlords
• Visiting and assessing accommodation for suitability
• Creating and delivering personalised “move-on” plans for guests
• Supporting guests through property searches, applications, and transitions into new accommodation
• Delivering tenancy support and equipping guests with the knowledge to maintain their homes
• Working collaboratively with UnityMK’s leadership to expand their accommodation services

The Candidate

This role is suited to someone with experience in the homelessness or housing sector, who understands tenancy agreements and support frameworks. A calm, empathetic approach and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build trust with guests and external partners alike.

Remuneration 

• Salary: £27,000 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, which includes some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. The role has an on-call requirement for the Winter Night Shelter service season.
• Flexibility: Blended working – UnityMK sites, Winter Night Shelter venues, and working from home
• Flexible working – options available, subject to the requirements of the role
• Holidays: 25 days’ holiday plus statutory days.
• Additional: Pension, On-site parking, Employee Discount Scheme
• Funding for this post is secured for 4 years; however, they are hoping to continue with the position thereafter.

Please note: All direct applications or speculative CVs sent to UnityMK will be forwarded to Debbie Burbage Recruitment as part of our exclusive partnership.

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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