Job Description
Closing Date: 03/12/2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £18,521 - £20,034
Hours 20 hours weekly
We are currently seeking to expand our Housing Support Service in Stirling through the recruitment of 2 part time posts (2 x 20 hour posts). The team within our housing project are committed to providing a safe setting for our young adults to grow and develop in their lives.
The team support young adults when transitioning to interdependent living by building nurturing relationships which promotes positive wellbeing whilst also ensuring residents are progressing in their lives through the development of practical independent skills. The current vacancies within our Housing Support Worker team will create an opportunity for you to join a committed team in maintaining a positive and safe environment for young adults and to work collaboratively with other agencies. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of Residential Care/Housing Support Care and be attuned to the varying needs of young adults and the individualised support they may need.
Applicants should be willing to work across the shift pattern, which include day shift, twilight and night shift. Ideally, you will have achieved an SVQ 3 Social Services at SCQF level 7 plus HNC Social Services (or an award of certificated knowledge with 96 credits at or above SCQF level 7) or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Housing Support Worker.
Full UK driving licence required. Applicants must be registered with the SSSC at appointment. In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Kimberley McMahon, Registered Manager on 01786 237949.
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for children and adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
housing-support-worker-je08.pdf (stirling.gov.uk)
Salary Additional Information
Stirling Information November
The Benefits
Closing Date: 03/12/2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £18,521 - £20,034
Hours 20 hours weekly
We are currently seeking to expand our Housing Support Service in Stirling through the recruitment of 2 part time posts (2 x 20 hour posts). The team within our housing project are committed to providing a safe setting for our young adults to grow and develop in their lives.
The team support young adults when transitioning to interdependent living by building nurturing relationships which promotes positive wellbeing whilst also ensuring residents are progressing in their lives through the development of practical independent skills. The current vacancies within our Housing Support Worker team will create an opportunity for you to join a committed team in maintaining a positive and safe environment for young adults and to work collaboratively with other agencies. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of Residential Care/Housing Support Care and be attuned to the varying needs of young adults and the individualised support they may need.
Applicants should be willing to work across the shift pattern, which include day shift, twilight and night shift. Ideally, you will have achieved an SVQ 3 Social Services at SCQF level 7 plus HNC Social Services (or an award of certificated knowledge with 96 credits at or above SCQF level 7) or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Housing Support Worker.
Full UK driving licence required. Applicants must be registered with the SSSC at appointment. In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Kimberley McMahon, Registered Manager on 01786 237949.
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for children and adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
housing-support-worker-je08.pdf (stirling.gov.uk)
Salary Additional Information
Stirling Information November
The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme