Housing Assistant

Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR) was established in 2019 following the merger of SVR and Scottish Veterans’ Housing Association. We date back to 1910 and we are Scotland’s oldest military charity. We undertake charitable giving and provides supported housing for homeless Veterans of the Armed Forces and former members of the Merchant Navy who are in need. As well as person-centered housing support, we offer a range of recreational activities and a counselling service.

We are a Registered Social Landlord and are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator, the Care Inspectorate, and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. Further details of our work can be found at: www.svronline.org.Supported accommodation is provided at our three Residences:Whitefoord House Edinburgh, Bellrock Close Glasgow, Rosendael, Broughty Ferry Dundee

Our Vision: All Veterans living as independently as they are able, in a place they are proud to call home.Our Values: Dignity and Respect Unity of Purpose Expert provision of Service Our Mission: To provide quality support and accommodation to as many ex-Service and Merchant Marine personnel as possible, for as long as they need it, in order to assist those that are able to return to independent living.

You are a positive and enthusiastic professional, experienced in the delivery of intensive housing management within a grouped living environment or similar. You will support the implementation of our Vision and Mission, applying our Values to deliver the safety, health, comfort, and welfare of residents in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health and Social Care Standards.

You are an effective communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker. Knowledge of housing related issues and associated policies and procedures are an advantage.

It is essential that you have or are willing to work towards achieving an SVQ Level 2 in Housing or equivalent qualification or above for this grade of post within 18 months of commencement. And, secure and maintain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Please see job description attached for full details of role.