Housing Hostel Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for candidates to fulfil the role of a Housing Management Officer for our well-respected client based in Blackburn. You must be able to commit to a rolling rota, with occasional weekend work (1 in every 6 weeks).

Responsibilities:

• You will manage a caseload of clients, addressing their emotional, 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 wellbeing 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 domestic 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 engagement.