Housing Support Practitioner
Action for Children
Arthurstone Terrace, Dundee DD4 6QT, UK
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Full Time
Job Description
Housing Support Practitioner
Salary: £27,400 per annum
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Contract/Hours: Full Time Permanent- 37 hours per week
Interviews: Week commencing 13th April
Benefits:
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role and Service
The homeless prevention team works closely with young people and families in Dundee. Our aim is early intervention to prevent family breakdowns and reduce the risk of homelessness in Dundee.
We use a whole family approach which involves working with young people, parents/carers and significant others to resolve issues and promote family stability and strengthen relationships allowing families to stay together.
Our Dundee Whole Family Service provides a tenancy and outreach support service to the most vulnerable homeless young people in Dundee between the ages of 16 - 21
Through a range of interventions, we aim to reduce homelessness with young people. Offering housing advice, conflict resolution, education in schools, group work and support for the individual you'll be working with.
Working alongside other agencies, you'll develop and deliver holistic, tailor made individual support packages. You'll support our young people to live independently and encourage them to become active members of their community by embracing their needs.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
As a Housing Support Practitioner, you'll offer general counselling and support including befriending, advising on food preparation, independent living skills, housing applications and tenancy sustainment. You will signpost young people to services that are relevant to their needs, so it is essential that you have knowledge of the services that Dundee has to offer.
You'll also;
Do you have an understanding of the issues young people face who are at risk of homelessness and methods of how to prevent this? We are looking for someone who can act with professionalism, non-judgemental and encourage our young people to make informed healthy decisions.
Some other requirements we have for the role are;
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Contact: Jessica Jarvis email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 12857
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
[For Children Service roles only: Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.]
Want to know more about Action for Children?
Find us on, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
Job Description
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services
Housing Support Practitioner
Salary: £27,400 per annum
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Contract/Hours: Full Time Permanent- 37 hours per week
Interviews: Week commencing 13th April
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role and Service
The homeless prevention team works closely with young people and families in Dundee. Our aim is early intervention to prevent family breakdowns and reduce the risk of homelessness in Dundee.
We use a whole family approach which involves working with young people, parents/carers and significant others to resolve issues and promote family stability and strengthen relationships allowing families to stay together.
Our Dundee Whole Family Service provides a tenancy and outreach support service to the most vulnerable homeless young people in Dundee between the ages of 16 - 21
Through a range of interventions, we aim to reduce homelessness with young people. Offering housing advice, conflict resolution, education in schools, group work and support for the individual you'll be working with.
Working alongside other agencies, you'll develop and deliver holistic, tailor made individual support packages. You'll support our young people to live independently and encourage them to become active members of their community by embracing their needs.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
As a Housing Support Practitioner, you'll offer general counselling and support including befriending, advising on food preparation, independent living skills, housing applications and tenancy sustainment. You will signpost young people to services that are relevant to their needs, so it is essential that you have knowledge of the services that Dundee has to offer.
You'll also;
- Maintain effective working relationships and communication with colleagues, young people and families.
- Being alert to child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Participating in regular supervision sessions and practice meetings to maintain a cohesive approach.
- Ensuring familiarity and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Working towards GIRFEC outcome and comply with Health and Social Care Standards and the SSSC Code of conduct.
Do you have an understanding of the issues young people face who are at risk of homelessness and methods of how to prevent this? We are looking for someone who can act with professionalism, non-judgemental and encourage our young people to make informed healthy decisions.
Some other requirements we have for the role are;
- SVQ level 3 in Health & Social care or equivalent.
- Experience working within a multi-agency social care, early years or health environment and applying safeguarding procedures.
- Experience of managing cases, completing assessments, planning and reviews to ensure positive outcomes.
- Knowledge of the issues and barriers facing young adults who may at times lead chaotic lives.
- Knowledge of disabilities and how this affects individuals.
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Contact: Jessica Jarvis email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 12857
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
[For Children Service roles only: Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.]
Want to know more about Action for Children?
Find us on, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
Job Description
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services