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Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Location: Aberdeen Salary up to £28,917 per annum Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Contract: Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: We are looking for a Housing Support Officer to join our expanding team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting asylum seekers through their right-to-work application process with the Home Office. You will provide both practical and emotional support, address safeguarding and welfare needs, monitor wellbeing, and keep accurate records for compliance. Every day is different, and while the role can be challenging, it is also highly rewarding for someone who is resilient, empathetic, and people focused. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Support asylum seekers throughout their application process, ensuring welfare and safeguarding needs are met</li><li>Provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families</li><li>Identify needs and put in place support packages to promote independence</li><li>Work with vulnerable and diverse client groups, including those with mental health needs or challenging behaviours</li><li>Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate records for audits and compliance</li><li>Communicate effectively with colleagues, service users, local authorities, and partner organisations</li><li>Maintain professional boundaries while being approachable, empathetic, and supportive</li><li>Work independently, showing resilience and initiative</li><li>Flexible and willing to travel between sites</li><li>Hold a full UK driving licence</li></ul>Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity &amp; Security checks before commencement of employment. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance &amp; BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Housing Support Officer

<ul> <li>Location: Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom</li> <li>Earnings: £13.00 to £13.00</li> </ul>Trust Housing have an exciting vacancy for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team at Ramillies Court, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire. In return, you will receive a competitive hourly rate of £13 per hour. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Supported Housing Worker we will offer you: <ul> <li>16.75 contracted hours per week on 4-weekly rotas which will involve a mixture of days in a given week</li> <li>Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour</li> <li>Generous Holiday Entitlement</li> <li>Paid PVG check &amp; Professional Membership including SSSC</li> <li>Access to paid training and a vocational qualification</li></ul>Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4,000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders. What we're looking for in our Support Workers: You'll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. You will assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room, there may also be very occasional kitchen duties. It'll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you'll bring to this important role. Support Worker Skills and Experience: Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health &amp; Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. If you are successful in joining our team we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development. Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 15th September 2025. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Supported Housing Worker and you'd like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we'd like to hear from you. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086

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