Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,756 to £24,938 per year |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Dependent on skills & experience |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Fife, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Link Group Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | LLSWFMAY24 |
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**Job Title:** Support Worker (Fife Support Service)
**Location:** LinkLiving’s Kirkcaldy office.
**Hours of Work:** 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday, Saturday on a rota basis)
**Overview:**
Are you passionate about helping people live better lives? Join our team at LinkLiving, where we value the health and wellbeing of both our employees and the people we support. No prior experience or qualifications are required if you share our values of empathy, respect, integrity, and caring.
**About LinkLiving:**
LinkLiving is a Scottish charity that supports individuals overcoming trauma, mental health challenges, poverty, and inequality. We help people build on their strengths and aspirations through various services, including personal development programs, self-help coaching, supported accommodation, care at home, housing support, befriending, and social cafes.
**The Service:**
The Fife Visiting Support Services provide Short Term Housing Support and Long Term Care at Home, helping people live independently in their homes, sheltered housing, or temporary accommodation. A car and a full driving licence are essential for this role.
**The Job:**
*Short Term Housing Support:*
- Provide housing support for up to 6 months to help individuals sustain their tenancy.
- Develop relationships with individuals, offering emotional, practical, and social support.
- Assist in areas such as income maximisation, managing tenancies, independent living skills, accessing specialist support, reducing isolation, and improving mental health and wellbeing.
*Long Term Care at Home:*
- Offer a visiting care service to enable independent living.
- Provide emotional support, help with personal care and medication, and assist in developing household skills.
- Support service users in income maximisation, tenancy responsibilities, and community engagement.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary with annual reviews and potential performance-related increases.
- 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays), plus additional days after 3 years of service.
- Access to paid SVQ qualifications and various learning opportunities.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Life assurance, healthcare cash plan, employee assistance programme, and discounted travel schemes.
**Application Process:**
Interested candidates should apply online. We provide alternative application methods on request, such as hard copy, Braille, and audio. Email our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk for assistance.
**Inclusivity:**
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion. Our offices are wheelchair accessible, and as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat about the role, email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk.
**Additional Resources:**
Visit our website at [LinkLiving](https://www.linkliving.org.uk) for more about our work and benefits package. Consider the "Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland" for more information on starting a career in social care, or enroll in a free, online 6-week part-time "Introduction to a Career in Social Care" course.
**Note:**
Successful applicants must register with SSSC within 6 months and are subject to PVG Scheme registration, covered by LinkLiving.
Apply now and be part of a team that makes a difference!
**Location:** LinkLiving’s Kirkcaldy office.
**Hours of Work:** 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday, Saturday on a rota basis)
**Overview:**
Are you passionate about helping people live better lives? Join our team at LinkLiving, where we value the health and wellbeing of both our employees and the people we support. No prior experience or qualifications are required if you share our values of empathy, respect, integrity, and caring.
**About LinkLiving:**
LinkLiving is a Scottish charity that supports individuals overcoming trauma, mental health challenges, poverty, and inequality. We help people build on their strengths and aspirations through various services, including personal development programs, self-help coaching, supported accommodation, care at home, housing support, befriending, and social cafes.
**The Service:**
The Fife Visiting Support Services provide Short Term Housing Support and Long Term Care at Home, helping people live independently in their homes, sheltered housing, or temporary accommodation. A car and a full driving licence are essential for this role.
**The Job:**
*Short Term Housing Support:*
- Provide housing support for up to 6 months to help individuals sustain their tenancy.
- Develop relationships with individuals, offering emotional, practical, and social support.
- Assist in areas such as income maximisation, managing tenancies, independent living skills, accessing specialist support, reducing isolation, and improving mental health and wellbeing.
*Long Term Care at Home:*
- Offer a visiting care service to enable independent living.
- Provide emotional support, help with personal care and medication, and assist in developing household skills.
- Support service users in income maximisation, tenancy responsibilities, and community engagement.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary with annual reviews and potential performance-related increases.
- 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays), plus additional days after 3 years of service.
- Access to paid SVQ qualifications and various learning opportunities.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Life assurance, healthcare cash plan, employee assistance programme, and discounted travel schemes.
**Application Process:**
Interested candidates should apply online. We provide alternative application methods on request, such as hard copy, Braille, and audio. Email our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk for assistance.
**Inclusivity:**
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion. Our offices are wheelchair accessible, and as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat about the role, email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk.
**Additional Resources:**
Visit our website at [LinkLiving](https://www.linkliving.org.uk) for more about our work and benefits package. Consider the "Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland" for more information on starting a career in social care, or enroll in a free, online 6-week part-time "Introduction to a Career in Social Care" course.
**Note:**
Successful applicants must register with SSSC within 6 months and are subject to PVG Scheme registration, covered by LinkLiving.
Apply now and be part of a team that makes a difference!
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