Housing Support worker

Job Description

Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire37 HoursFull TimeCirca £19,100 per year Benefits Holiday allowance minimum 29 daysplus public/bank holiday, flexiblematernity, adoption and paternity packages, pension scheme where we contribute up to 7%, an employee discount portal and much more!Please see our attached Benefits bookletGiving children and youngpeople the foundations they need to thrive.A little about the role and service:East Dunbartonshire Canal Housing project is based in Kirkintilloch. The service offers short to medium term accommodation to young people aged 16-26 years. The aim of the service is to help young people to develop the skills to ensure a successful transitioninto their own tenancy in the future.The service offers a range of practical skills including budgeting, good door keeping and key life skills. Alongside the practical element the service offers a nurturing environment for young people to increase their emotional well-being and experience apositive transition.We are looking for an Housing Support Worker to come and join our team. Shifts are 7.45am3.45pm, 12.30pm8.30pm and Waking Nights are 8-8pm. We may require an occasional sleepover shift for which you are paid an additional allowance for. We will alsoconsider 3 x 12hr nightshifts for this post. Please state on your application if it is nightshift you would prefer.You will help ourChildren and YoungPeople by:-Demonstrating a commitment to Action for Childrens defining statement, keeping the child at the centre, and to promote and incorporate Action for Childrens Participation Standards as appropriate to your role.-Achieving the highest standards of safeguarding, whether through direct care provision or support activities to the children and young peoplewho come into contact with our services, or by appropriatelyreporting concerns about any child or young person.-Promoting Equality and Diversity strategy locally including linking with local equality and diversity frameworks to ensure promotion of best practice and to inform and develop appropriate action plans.What are we looking for from you:-SVQ2 in a relevant subject or the willingness to work towards this.-Ability to engage with children and young people.-Registered with SSSC or equivalent/ willing to work towards registration.-The service operates 24/7 therefore working a full rota system is essential.-Experienced in a social care setting and an understanding of the issues young adults experience who are homeless.-Experienced in safeguarding and an understanding of risk management plans.-Knowledge of mental health issues experienced by young people.-Ability to engage with young people and build positive relationships.How do you apply:Please click on the Apply Now button.We shall ask you for a supporting statement telling us why you are right for this role and your work history so please have something handy to upload when you submitthe application.If you require support in applyingor have anyquestions,then dont hesitate to contactLynsey Munro in our Recruitment team on .ukThe way we workWe work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.Learn more about ourbehaviours and values to understand more about theway we workon our Action for Children website.For safe and happy childhoodsAt Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than600,000childrenand families across the UK.We arecommittedto safer recruitment practices to protect ourservice users; therefore, all applicants are expected tohave anunderstandingofandcommitmenttosafeguardingbest-practice.Action for Children is passionate about promotingequality, promotingdiversityand workinginclusively. We welcomeapplicationsfrom all suitably qualified people from all backgrounds.