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Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Location: Bathgate and Edinburgh 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. Required Qualifications: English 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

About The Role HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER ACROSS GLASGOW- BRIDGETON, MARYHILL VARIOUS HOURS AVAILABLE Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives. TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland's leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable's mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity's three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities. GHSS provides support to adults with learning disabilities within their own homes across Glasgow, made up of nine housing support services You will be providing support to people within there own homes to ensure they live happy and healthy lives. The people we support love to get the most out of life, Working at GHSS you will be supporting people to maintain their tenancy's, build and maintain relationships and explore their interests. This could be joining a local club or going to a concert or going on holiday. You should be able to work as a team but also on your own initiative and have a passion for making a positive difference to peoples lives no two days are the same at GHSS. Help transform lives like Ts. Hello, I am T and I am supported by the GHSS service. I live in my own house and staff support me to have a great life. I love having my own house and staff support me to pay bills, plan my shopping and make my meals, and tidy up. I am supported to plan budget my money which means I can do all the things I love. I love films and staff have helped me decorate my house to show off all my film memorabilia. I like to get out and about and I will give staff lots of good ideas of places I want to visit they will then plan this with me and support me on these trips. I recently went to London to see the Abba Voyages and It was great I had such a laugh. Staff also helped me plan for a trip to Disney where I got to stay in the Marvel hotel it was great seeing the super heroes. If you think you have what it takes to support me and others in the service then get in touch? About You We're looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of the people we support.. Experience isn't essential - what matters most is your empathy, positivity, and willingness to learn. You'll be part of a team that provides fun, supportive respite stays - giving people the chance to enjoy new experiences and real holiday-style breaks. If you value inclusion, respect, and helping others live life to the fullest, we'll give you all the training and support you need to thrive in this rewarding role. About Us When you join our team at The Mungo Foundation, you'll enjoy numerous benefits, including: <ul> <li>Credit Union</li> <li>Workplace Pension</li> <li>33 days' annual leave (based on 38 hours per week)</li></ul>Extensive Training and Development opportunities <ul> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>If successful but unqualified, you will have to work towards a suitable qualification for a post at this level, in line with the SSSC Regulatory requirements but don't worry we will support you with this. Working with us means you're not just starting a job; you're joining a community of dedicated individuals making a real impact in the lives of the people we support. If you're ready for a fulfilling career where you can be a part of g's incredible journey, apply now. Let's make a difference together! Appointments are made subject to satisfactory membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, SSSC registration and appropriate safer recruitment checks. We will guide you through this.

Housing Support Worker- GHSS

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.

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