Support Worker

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Broomhouse programme based in Edinburgh.

Our Broomhouse programme provides 24-hour supported accommodation to people aged 16+ in Edinburgh that are experiencing homelessness.

We are here to support people through their journey, to help them find permanent accommodation and to help them find the confidence in themselves to live independently.

Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.

We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.

Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Actively practicing person-centred planning and unconditional positive regard.
• Taking a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach.
• Arranging and facilitating key work meetings to develop and review support plans in collaboration with the people we support to meet their individual needs both within the programme and out with.
• Developing life skills with those we support, including how to maximise income, involvement in meaningful activities, budgeting, shopping, cooking and any other skills that aid to independence.
• Advocating on behalf of the people we support.
• Assist the people we support with engaging and integrating into the local community and helping them to become active citizens.
• Utilising support plans to record and assess the progress of the people we are supporting.
• Having knowledge of other relevant services and signposting the people we support when required.

Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification on our website.

What we expect from you

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

What you can expect from us

We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:

• The post holder will report to the Senior Support Worker and through them to the Service Manager.
• Your normal working hours are 39 per week Monday to Sunday on a shift rota system to ensure 24-hour programme provision and provide adequate level of support to the programme
• Your usual place of work is 19 Broomhouse Medway, Edinburgh, EH11 3SR
• Annual leave entitlement of 234 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 312 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in your third month of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing learning and development
• Wellness programmes

Interested in Applying?

Click Apply and you will be redirected to our website where you will find the full Job & Person specification and details of how to apply.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Thanks, and good luck!