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Accommodation Support Officer

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 25,877 - 29,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Accommodation Support Officer 
 Location: HMP Preston, Lancashire
 Salary: £25,877 – £29,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
 Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
 Contract: Permanent
   
 Trigon Recruitment is looking for an Accommodation Support Officer to join a fantastic team in HMP Preston to make a meaningful difference every day.
 This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting individuals to overcome barriers, achieve stability, and build independent futures. You will work with adult males in custody, delivering tailored accommodation support to help individuals successfully transition back into the community.
 Working closely with probation practitioners and partner agencies, you will manage a caseload of participants, assess individual needs, and develop personalised accommodation plans. You will provide practical guidance, structured interventions, and ongoing support to help participants secure and sustain suitable housing.
 This role would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds including social care, mental health, housing, education, criminal justice, support work, or graduates looking to gain valuable frontline experience.
 Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
   
 Key Responsibilities
  
Manage a caseload of participants and deliver personalised accommodation support plans 
Conduct initial assessments, taking into account risk, support needs, and individual circumstances 
Support participants to access suitable accommodation and related services 
Monitor participant progress and identify any emerging risks or concerns 
Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation 
Build effective working relationships with probation services and external partner agencies 
Provide guidance on housing rights, responsibilities, and available support pathways    
 Skills & Experience
  
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
Ability to build positive and professional working relationships 
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities 
Empathetic, resilient, and adaptable approach 
Experience supporting vulnerable individuals or working within support-focused environments is desirable but not essential  Ideal For Candidates With Backgrounds In
  
Social Care 
Mental Health Support 
Criminal Justice 
Housing Support 
Education 
Youth or Community Support Work 
Graduate Entry-Level Support Roles  Benefits
  
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
Birthday leave 
Option to purchase additional annual leave 
2 volunteer days per year 
Pension scheme (5% employee / 5% employer contribution) 
Healthcare cash plan including life assurance 
Annual salary review 
Refer-a-friend scheme 
Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits  For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Tiff Bennett on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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