Floating Support

**Floating Support / Outreach Assistant**
**Erskine Home, Bishopton**
**37.5 hours per week OR 30 hours per week, 5 days over 7**
**Grade 2 Salary £23,353 - £24,225 per annum (pro rata)**
**Permanent, Full-time / Part-time role**

**Closing Date: Sunday 7th April 2024**

**Working for Erskine**:
**“ERSKINE** is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments.

Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.

If you are kind and committed, then _**you do**_ have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”

**The Role**:
To provide a first class, responsive outreach/support service to all Veterans in the Transitional Supported Accommodation (TSA) promoting good community spirit and an inclusive environment within the accommodation. To provide floating support, advice, and assistance to all tenants throughout their time in the TSA and when moving from temporary supported accommodation into their own tenancy.

The following training / experience is desirable: ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Drug and Alcohol awareness, Adult support & protection, Safe Talk training.

**Benefits**:

- 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years.
- Employer pension contribution
- Free payment of Disclosure Scotland Application
- Free payment of professional fees
- Uniform Provided
- Structured Induction programme
- Fantastic progression opportunities with development, training and ongoing support
- Enhanced sick & maternity pay
- On site Occupational Health Service
- Access to credit union
- Work in modern, purpose-built facilities.
- Free On-Site Parking
- Health and Wellbeing Scheme - e.g. complimentary fresh fruit, yoga classes and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to Employee Reward Scheme which provides a huge range of discounts on everything from holidays to high street shopping, restaurants, and cinema tickets.

**Please note**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,353.00-£24,225.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/04/2024
Reference ID: EH/TSA/070424