Community Housing Support Worker

2 months ago

Shetland Islands, United Kingdom Shetland Islands Council Full time
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The Community Housing Support Worker (CHSW) is a member of the Housing Support Section of the Housing Service which is based at 8 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick. The CHSW reports directly to the Housing Support Co-ordinator.

The CHSW will offer a full range of housing support services to individuals and households assessed as requiring these and/or who have a statutory right to a housing support service.

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.

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Additional InformationThe grade of this post is E/FThis post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualificationsSalary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata)Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per yearPreferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme check prior to a formal offer of employment being madeThe successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of the agreed start dateA relocation package does not apply to this postWe will pay interview expenses from within ShetlandYou must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limitedWe 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 in the North Mainland, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Claudia Serra - Housing Support Co-ordinator - Contact on: or Email:

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

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