Housing Support Worker

7 months ago

Haddington, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

**Housing Support Worker**

**Salary: £25,500 per annum**

**Location: Posts available in Haddington and Edinburgh**

**Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full-Time -37 hours per week (7am - 2.30pm, 2pm - 9.30pm plus £50 per sleepover). Part-Time will also be considered, including option of weekend working or casual hours**

**Benefits**:

- A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays
- Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

**Vulnerable children in the UK need your help**

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

**Why Action for Children?**

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

**A bit about the role**

Our housing support and care at home service currently supports one young person to continue to live in their own home in their community. We provide full-time care and support on a 2:1 basis for a young lady with learning disabilities who at times can present behaviours that challenge.

We do this by supporting her in her daily routines, assisting her with personal care and medication. The young lady we support has an absolute zest for life and likes to be as busy as possible. We always have a plan and are off out on adventures, walks, swimming, surfing and out and about to local parks and trying new things.

As a Housing Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team who work together to develop and deliver person-centred care plans. You'll have the exciting opportunity to join the young person on her journey to lead a more independent life by supporting her in achieving outcomes, making informed choices, and promoting participation in her community. We strongly believe that behaviour is communication and work to identify what the young people are trying to tell us through their behaviour and support them to communicate that in a positive way.

**How you'll help to create brighter futures**

Working in this environment can be so rewarding when you see the difference you're truly making. Our aim is to give every young person we work with the support and guidance to reach their potential and support their aspirations for a positive future, and this is a vital part of our work.

Some key responsibilities of a Housing Support Worker are;
- Helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives.
- Maintaining effective working relationships and communication with colleagues, young people and families.
- Being alert to child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Helping young people transition in to happy and healthy adults.
- Being solution focused and building on strengths.
- Achieving the highest standards of safeguarding, whether through direct care provision or support activities to the children and young peoplewho come into contact with our services, or by appropriately reporting concerns about any child or young.

**Let's talk about you**

You don't need a lot of previous experience or qualifications for this role - we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, and the desire and commitment to giving the best care to children and young people.
- A positive approach, providing a fun environment for the Young People in our care.
- Ideally, a HNC and SVQ 3 in a social care discipline (or a qualification which would meet the registration requirements) or a commitment to working towards these.
- Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities.
- A commitment to working on rota pattern, which includes midweek, weekends and some bank holidays.

**Good to know**

Application Process

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.

**Don't meet every single requirement?*

  • East Lothian Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ark People Housing Care Full time

    Support Workers 3 x 37 hour contract available - Female Only** Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh. Haddington support 8 people. 3 people in an HMO and 5 people in their own flats. We have people who require 24 hour support at this service so it does include...

  • East Lothian Relief Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ark People Housing Care Full time

    East Lothian Relief Support Worker £12.00 per hour  East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh. Tranent supports 4 people, 2 within 1 block of flats and 2 outreach. The service users in Tranent are very independent so your shift could be spent with more than 1 supported person. There are no sleepover shifts in Tranent....

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ark Full time

    **East Lothian Support Workers** **Haddintgton** Earn up to £21,028.16 3 x 37 hour contract - Female Only** East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh. Haddington support 8 people. There are 2 Houses of Multiple Occupancy each with 3 people in them and 2 people in their own flats. We have people who require 24 hour...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ark Full time

    **East Lothian Support Workers** **Haddintgton** Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata 1 x 37 hour & 1 x 30 hour contract - Female Only** East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh. Haddington support 8 people. There are 2 Houses of Multiple Occupancy each with 3 people in them and 2 people in their own flats. We have...

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ark Full time

    **East Lothian Support Workers** **Haddintgton** Earn up to £21,028.16* *24/25 Pay Award Pending 3 x 37 hour contract - Female Only** East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh. Haddington support 8 people. There are 2 Houses of Multiple Occupancy each with 3 people in them and 2 people in their own flats. We have people...

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ark Full time

    **East Lothian Support Workers** **Haddintgton** Earn up to £21,028.16* *24/25 Pay Award Pending 3 x 37 hour contract - Female Only** East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh. Haddington support 8 people. There are 2 Houses of Multiple Occupancy each with 3 people in them and 2 people in their own flats. We have people...

  • Housing Support Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

    **Housing Support Practitioner** **Salary: £25,600 per annum** **Location: East Lothian wide** **Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time - 37 hours per week** (4 week rolling rota including; days, evenings and some weekends.)** **Benefits**: - A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays - Up to 5 more days leave for continuous...

  • Housing Support Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

    **Salary: £25,600 per annum** **Location: East Lothian wide** **Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time - 37 hours per week** **We have two roles available, one of the roles will be a 4 week rolling rota, days, evenings and some weekends and one will be dedicated to nightshift working only** **Benefits**:29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, Blue Light...

  • Housing Support Practitioner

    7 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

    **Salary: £25,600 per annum** **Location: Haddington, East Lothain** **Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time - 37 hours per week (nights specifically but the pattern would be no more than 3 nights in a row)** **Benefits**:29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, Blue Light card, excellent training and developments opportunities, professional...

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Newcross Healthcare Solutions Full time

    **Become a Support Worker (Learning Disabilities) today and help make a difference in people’s lives!** We’re looking for a compassionate Support Worker (Learning Disabilities) with the ability to encourage people to look after themselves so they can live their lives to the fullest. If you’re empathetic and reliable, join Newcross Healthcare and make...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ark Full time

    Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to around 400 people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life. **East...

  • Specialised Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Randstad Full time

    Are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life?Together Borders is on the lookout for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team in Gattonside, near Melrose.The RoleYou'll be supporting a 29-year-old individual with complex needs transitioning from hospital care to a supported living home.Working in a 4-bed shared house, you'll play...

  • Locum Care Support Workers

    3 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom East Lothian Council Full time

    Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £ - £ Locum care support workers required to work on as an 'as and when required' basis throughout East Lothian. The Home Care service operates between , 7 days per week: Morning shift: 07:00-15:00 Evening shift: 14:00-22:00 The Home Care Service provides care in the home for adults and the elderly across...

  • Residential Childcare Worker

    2 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom CareTech Group Full time

    Residential Childcare Worker - OakleaManual Driving License is a Necessity*£500 Welcome Bonus *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!About usSpark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the...

  • Residential Childcare Worker Nights

    2 weeks ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Caretech Group Full time

    Residential Childcare Worker Nights - Oaklea Manual Driving License is a Necessity *£500 Welcome Bonus *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!About us Spark of Genius is one of Scotland's largest residential child care providers.For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after.Spark of Genius is also part of...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Red Sector Recruitment Limited Full time

    Red Sector are currently recruiting for experienced Support Workers based around the East Lothian area We require relevant qualifications and training, (training can be provided) This role offers shifts for both days and nights. Requirements * Medication training * Registration with SSSC * Care experience * Car Driver with full licence Why...

  • Residential Childcare Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Caretech Group Full time

    Residential Childcare Worker - Nights *£1000 Welcome Bonus *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!Manual Driving License is Essential About us Spark of Genius is one of Scotland's largest residential child care providers.For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after.Spark of Genius is also part of the...

  • Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Red Sector are currently recruiting for experienced Support Workers based around the East Lothian area We require relevant qualifications and training, (training can be provided) This role offers shifts for both days and nights. Requirements * Medication training * Registration with SSSC * Care experience * Car Driver with full licence Why...

  • Day Time Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ruskin Mill Trust Full time

    **Day Time Support Worker** **Actual Salary £22,759 - £23,155 per annum - Role eligible for an additional £3000 location allowance **(Salary based on working 40 hours per week, starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience) An opportunity has become available to join Seol Trust, Ruskin Mill Trust, as part of the committed day time...

  • Day Time Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Haddington, United Kingdom Ruskin Mill Trust Full time

    **Day Time Support Worker** **Up to 32 hours per week, 52 weeks per year** **Actual Salary £18,532 to £** **19,236 per annum, **(salary based on 32 hours per week, starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience) **Full Time Equivalent Salary £23,165 - £** **24,120 per annum **(Salary based on working 40 hours per week) An opportunity...