Ravenswood Service – Kirkintilloch, East DunbartonshireProject WorkersOur Ravenswood Housing Support Service based in Kirkintilloch provides temporary accommodation and outreach visits to our houses of multiple occupancy and outreach support to support homeless households with additional support needs. We are looking to recruit two committed and self-motivated Project Workers (full time) who are enthusiastic with the ability to effectively ensure that they deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality support to the individuals who use the service.The successful candidates will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering high-quality person- centred support plans which contribute to positive outcomes for the individuals that we support. In addition, you will be required to provide information, advice and support to service users who may have experienced trauma, mental health issues and/or substance misuse.You should have experience of providing housing support and tenancy sustainment advice within a residential and/or outreach support role and have knowledge of outcome-based models of support. You will be able to confidently provide housing related support and in addition you will work to empower our clients to achieve their aspirations and make positive and sustainable life changes.Qualifications are not essential. We offer excellent support, training and a salary of £10.22 per hour (pending pay award).If successful and unqualified, you must be willing to work towards a suitable qualification for a post at this level, in line with the SSSC Regulatory Requirements.The Scottish Government have introduced a temporary fee waiver to pay for any candidates conditionally offered a post which will cover the cost of your PVG membership (to join or update the scheme) up until 25th June 2022.If you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. We value our staff very highly. Alongside competitive terms and conditions we also offer membership of an employee benefits scheme, a credit union and a workplace pension, plus numerous training and development opportunities, including SVQ registration level qualifications. Appointments are made subject to satisfactory membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, SSSC registration and appropriate safer recruitment checks.
38 Hours per week | £20,194.72 per annum (pending pay award)| Job Reference: REQ00311
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th May 2022