Housing Support Assistants
- Location:
- Castings Hostel 14 Castings Avenue Falkirk, FK2 7BJ
- Salary:
- £24,501 - £25,890 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 15 hours per week
Job Advert
Falkirk Council is inviting applications to undertake the role of Housing Support Assistant on a permanent basis delivering trauma-informed support to the residents of the Castings.
If you are keen to learn new skills in a challenging environment, gain valuable experience and make a difference to people’s lives then the Castings is for you. You will be working alongside an established team delivering person-centered support to vulnerable adults in a housing support service.
The Castings is beginning a magical transformation, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to be a part of this journey. Educated to, or working towards, SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent, you will be familiar with the SSSC codes of practice. You will also have a sound knowledge of the causes of homelessness as well as being acquainted with homeless legislation. You must have a working knowledge of the benefits system and welfare rights.
It's an exciting, challenging and rewarding time to become a Falkirk Council employee. We need motivated and talented people to join us on our journey to become the Council of the Future, one that is responsive, innovative, trusted, and ambitious.
You will work 15 hours per week. The shifts will be 17:00 hrs. – 22:00 hrs & 17:15 hrs. – 22:15 hrs Monday to Friday.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
For an informal discussion please contact Lesley Forbes on 01324 501905.