Housing Assistant (part-time, permanent)

We are recruiting a Housing Assistant to join our friendly, professional team at our Rosendael Residence in Broughty Ferry, Dundee.

Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR), offers a dynamic housing support service to assist our HM Forces Veterans to return to independent living where appropriate. This is a pivotal role. We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic professional to deliver intensive housing management and support services to our Veterans.

We are Scotland’s oldest military charity with an array of resources at our disposal to support former Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who otherwise need housing support. We seek to maximise their independence and provide support to move on to appropriate, permanent accommodation wherever possible. Veterans have their own fully furnished ensuite room and access our onsite support and facilities. These include a communal dining room, communal lounges, a gym & and laundry.

To fulfil our Vision and Mission, you will embed our Values to deliver the safety, health, comfort, and welfare of Veterans in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health and Social Care Standards. You will register with the SSSC and either hold or be working towards an SVQ2 in Housing, Health and Social care, or equivalent. You will also have an understanding of the supported housing sector and be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to high quality services. You are reliable, consistent, focused, and flexible in both your outlook and approach.

This post is 26¼ hours per week over a repeating 4-week rota (see attached example)

In return, we offer an excellent salary of £27,071 pro rata (£18,950? for 26¼ hours per week) plus additional benefits, pension and a generous holiday entitlement.

If you would like an informal discussion please contact Neil Stewart (Deputy Manager) OR Graeme Watson (Manager) on 01382 477 078.

To apply, fully complete and return the enclosed job application form or submit your current CV. Note: If selected for interview applicants who apply via CV must complete and submit an application form prior to interview.

All applicants are asked to complete our Protected Characteristics survey to ensure we capture your equalities data: https://forms.office.com/e/e3UWdwm1a5

All applications must be submitted to Laura@svronline.org. Closing date is 12 noon on 17 January 2025. Interviews will take place on 22 January 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be permitted to work at least 26¼ hours per week.