Supported Housing Improvement Programme Co-ordinatorJobsGoPublic

Lancaster Flexible £40,777 - £46,142 a year

Posted 21 August 2026 Closing date 19 September 2026

Lancaster Rail Station (0.4 miles, direct) Fleetwood Ferry (Blackpool Tramway) (11.7 miles, direct) Bus Station Night Std (0.4 miles, direct)

Here’s your draft advert: Make a Difference in Lancaster

Join us as the SHIP Coordinator and play a vital role in enhancing supported housing for vulnerable adults across Lancaster and Preston. You will lead the delivery of the Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP), improving quality and standards in short-term and transitional housing. Your work will directly impact the lives of those facing mental health challenges, substance misuse, rough sleeping, and learning disabilities, helping to create safer, more supportive communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will manage a small team, develop and oversee the SHIP Delivery Plan, and lead project meetings with a multi-disciplinary team. Your role includes monitoring service quality, developing policies, liaising with Housing Benefits, and preparing reports for funders. You will also build strong relationships with housing providers, coordinate training and networking events, and contribute to risk management and programme evaluation.

You’ll Fit Right In If…

You bring strong project management experience and a passion for improving supported accommodation. You are organised, communicative, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Your creativity and problem-solving skills will help you thrive in this role. Above all, you share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, driving positive change for our community.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to make a real difference in supported housing, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us

Our Benefits

Generous annual leave
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Car purchase scheme
Lifestyle savings
Health Care Cash Plan
Volunteering days
Wellbeing support

Flexible working friendly

We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.

Inclusive employer

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.

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