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Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12 per hour + Company Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2024 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hillcrest Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HH24/162 |
Summary
Our Services
We are looking to recruit employees for our Hillcrest Futures services located in Edinburgh: Oxgangs, St John's Hill, Lauriston In Leith, Tollcross View and Bruntsfield.
Our services provide twenty four hour per day, seven days per week supported accommodation to individuals who are homeless and have complex and multiple support needs. These individuals may have experienced trauma, exclusion and stigma in their lives.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
Have a person centred and trauma informed approach
Be skilled at building trusting relationships
Have a compassionate and non-judgemental approach
Be the first point of contact for people when they are looking for support as our services are staffed twenty four hours a day, seven days a week
Be required to contact external agencies and advocate on someone's behalf
Support individuals to attend appointments, provide emotional support or respond to health emergencies
You Will
Have a positive, flexible attitude and be committed to our values and the work we do
Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
Be confident and assertive in your approach as these posts will involve some level of lone working
Be provided with all relevant training to succeed in the role
Possess an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this
Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
About the Benefits
Excellent sleepover payment - Currently £108.00 a night
Fully paid Induction and shadow shifts
Death in service scheme - three times your yearly salary
Cycle to work scheme - 12% - 39% savings
Tech scheme - 12% savings on laptops and computers
Supportive management - committed to supporting personal and professional development
Comprehensive health and wellbeing packages.
Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.
We are looking to recruit employees for our Hillcrest Futures services located in Edinburgh: Oxgangs, St John's Hill, Lauriston In Leith, Tollcross View and Bruntsfield.
Our services provide twenty four hour per day, seven days per week supported accommodation to individuals who are homeless and have complex and multiple support needs. These individuals may have experienced trauma, exclusion and stigma in their lives.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
Have a person centred and trauma informed approach
Be skilled at building trusting relationships
Have a compassionate and non-judgemental approach
Be the first point of contact for people when they are looking for support as our services are staffed twenty four hours a day, seven days a week
Be required to contact external agencies and advocate on someone's behalf
Support individuals to attend appointments, provide emotional support or respond to health emergencies
You Will
Have a positive, flexible attitude and be committed to our values and the work we do
Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
Be confident and assertive in your approach as these posts will involve some level of lone working
Be provided with all relevant training to succeed in the role
Possess an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this
Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
About the Benefits
Excellent sleepover payment - Currently £108.00 a night
Fully paid Induction and shadow shifts
Death in service scheme - three times your yearly salary
Cycle to work scheme - 12% - 39% savings
Tech scheme - 12% savings on laptops and computers
Supportive management - committed to supporting personal and professional development
Comprehensive health and wellbeing packages.
Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.