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Homeless Support Worker
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ 12.5 - 12.5 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Penicuik, Midlothian
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Homeless Support Worker
Location: Penicuik
Hours: Full-Time 36 hours
Shifts: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: £12.50 p/h
Contract: Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our client in providing Homelessness and Housing support. This role is ideal for someone passionate about transforming expectations and experiences for individuals who have faced significant trauma, exclusion, and stigma. Our client supports individuals in maintaining their tenancies, helping them build safety, choice, and control in their lives. Working one-to-one in the community, you will deliver person-centred, trauma-informed support, collaborating with agencies and partners to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Promote choice, well-being, and protection from harm for those receiving support.
* Develop and implement person-centred support plans to achieve the best outcomes.
* Encourage active participation in decision-making and personal support.
* Provide practical and emotional support, including managing behaviours that challenge.
* Advocate for people we support or facilitate advocacy when needed.
* Foster effective communication and collaboration with partner agencies.
* Build and maintain strong connections with local community services.
* Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve service delivery.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulations.
* Uphold health, safety, and security in the workplace.
* Actively participate in meetings and contribute to team collaboration.
Essential Skills and Attributes
* SVQ 3 in Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
* SSSC Registration
* Experience supporting individuals with experiences of homelessness, mental ill health, and/or substance use
* Working in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision-making
Desired Skills and Attributes:
* Training in Trauma-Informed Practice, ASSIST, MHFA, or SafeTalk
* Naloxone training
* Qualifications in Mental Health or Substance Use
Additional Notes
* Shift work and weekend work may be a requirement of this role. Flexible working arrangements are also available. These can be discussed at your interview.
* PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please click "Apply" to send your CV. Alternatively, for more information and a detailed job description, contact Danielle Frame at 21 Health and Social Care.
Interview Process:
Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a teams call/face to face with 21HSC staff then an in person interview at the organisation.
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