Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 06 April 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 29 March 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,691.29 £33,732.26
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week, on rota basis including evening and weekends
Location: Kirkcaldy
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
How you would promote our service values: Ambition, Belonging, Respect, and Love
Job Details
Are you caring, passionate, active, honest and kind?
If so, you may be the person we're looking for.
Our Housing Support Service provides accommodation and support to some of the most vulnerable young adults in Fife who have experienced significant childhood adversity. We work with young adults who are ready to take the step from being care-experienced to living independently.
We are seeking individuals who can promote a safe, nurturing, and positive environment while empowering young adults to build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
You will:
You should:
Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 06 April 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 29 March 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,691.29 £33,732.26
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week, on rota basis including evening and weekends
Location: Kirkcaldy
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
How you would promote our service values: Ambition, Belonging, Respect, and Love
Job Details
Are you caring, passionate, active, honest and kind?
If so, you may be the person we're looking for.
Our Housing Support Service provides accommodation and support to some of the most vulnerable young adults in Fife who have experienced significant childhood adversity. We work with young adults who are ready to take the step from being care-experienced to living independently.
We are seeking individuals who can promote a safe, nurturing, and positive environment while empowering young adults to build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
You will:
- Provide high-quality support to young adults in a housing support setting
- Assist in developing and implementing individual housing support plans
- Promote a safe, nurturing, homely, and positive environment
- Work confidently under lone-working arrangements
- Support young adults to maintain routines, education/employment, personal development, and daily living
- Engage young adults in individual work to support them to meet agreed goals
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner agencies
- Attend regular Progression Meetings
- Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote young adults' wellbeing
- Uphold the principles of The Promise Scotland
- Undertake practical household tasks (e.g., cleaning, cooking) that promote a homely atmosphere
- Participate in a variety of individual and group activities with young adults
- Maintain professional standards as outlined by the SSSC and Care Inspectorate
You should:
- Have experience working with young people or young adults who have experienced adverse childhood experiences
- Understand the concepts and principles of attachment and trauma-responsive care
- Be able to look beyond presenting behaviours and display empathy, compassion, and hope
- Build and maintain trusting relationships with young adults, supporting them toward their goals
- Recognise that this is a demanding role requiring resilience, composure, and emotional strength
- Hold an HNC in Social Care and SVQ3, or be willing to work towards these and register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting
- Be able to organise and participate in activities within the house
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