Job Description

The Shetland Islands Council’s ‘Housing Support Shetland’ is a regulated Housing
Support Service. Housing Support Shetland is registered with the Care Inspectorate
to deliver Housing Support to adults in line with National Care Standards and
statutory legislative requirements.

Housing Support Services as prescribed by The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001
(Housing Support Services) Regulations 2002 aim to develop or sustain an
individual’s ability and capacity to live independently in their own accommodation.
Legislation on housing support regulations accompany a statutory housing support
duty introduced on 1 June 2013, through which local authorities must assess the
housing support needs of homeless applicants to whom they have a duty to secure
settled accommodation. Housing support enables vulnerable people to maintain their
tenancies, avoid repeat homelessness, and live independent, fulfilling lives in their
communities.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade documentattached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

Requirements

The grade of this post is E/F
This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4202 per hour
13 Month Temporary Part Time post for 30.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of the agreed start date
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Scalloway, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: George Martin, Team Leader - Contact on: 01595 744371 or e-mail: George.Martin@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Responsibilities

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here