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Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for candidates to fulfil the role of a Housing Support Officer for our well-respected client based in Preston. The role is on an ongoing temporary basis.You must be able to commit to a rolling rota, with occasional weekend work. ResponsibilitiesYou will manage a caseload of clients, addressing their emotion, physical and social behavioural needs supporting them to progress towards independence.You will support our programme of meaningful activity by running group sessions and activities within the accommodation to support residents’ individual development and social engagement.You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.You will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well being and day to day support of all clients in the services.You will lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service.You will be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the hostel accommodation.You will develop and implement SMART outcomes-based support plans for your key clients.You will deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with.You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well-being of the clientsYou will involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the wider community programme of activities.You will be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building and ensuring regular checks are completed.You will sup