Support Worker
- Location:
- Salary:
- £0 per year £25,623.07
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 39 hours per week
Hillcrest Futures are recruiting for a Support Worker
(Female Only Service)
About the Service
Our service is located in the Leith area of Edinburgh. We support women who are homeless and most likely to have experienced some level of trauma, exclusion, and stigma in their life.
About the Role
As a service, we provide emotional and practical support with a harm reduction ethos. You will offer support to individuals to develop and maintain independent living skills.
About You
You will be;
- Person-centred with a commitment to a trauma-informed approach.
- Be skilled in building trusting relationships.
- Have a non-judgemental approach
- You will 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 £113.40 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 – this post is exempt under section 83 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only female candidates will be considered.