Accommodation Support Officer

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 xjnqpsq 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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