Support Worker

1 week ago

Dundee, United Kingdom Positive Steps Full time

Positive Steps is a Non-Denominational Christian charity; working in Dundee since 1989 we support some of the most vulnerable people living in our community. We have a reputation for recognising local need and delivering innovative solutions. Through our community-based support and education services we engage with individuals facing a range of challenges including substance use, homelessness, mental health problems, and offending behaviour. We strive to build trusting and consistent relationships in which individuals are supported to recognise and address their difficulties and make lasting positive changes to their lives.

Our Support Workers support people with a range of challenges and problems living in their communities. We work with people to agree and provide the support they need and want. Everyone we work with is treated as an individual.

As a Housing Support Worker, you will encourage adults to develop independent living skills through a structured person-centred process that includes assessment and regular reviews of support. Our aim is to provide people with the skills necessary to maintain their accommodation and to lead independent lives.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Supporting people making the transition from homelessness into accommodation.
- Supporting people with budgeting advice, arranging payment plans and signposting to relevant services e.g. Citizens Advice, Welfare Rights.
- Providing support to help build routines and daily living skills.
- Promoting confidence and self-esteem.
- Support to attend appointments.
- Working to individual support plans to achieve aims and goals.
- Carrying out risk assessments.
- Preparing reports and referrals to other services as appropriate.

**Skills and knowledge**:

- Knowledge and experience of housing related support, homelessness, dependency issues, inter agency working and the benefits system would be an advantage.
- Experience of working with adults with complex needs.
- Confident in the use of Microsoft IT Packages.
- SVQ 3 Social Service and Health Care or willingness to work towards this.

Successful applicants will be required to register with the Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting in this role and achieve registration within 6 months.

**Benefits**:

- Mileage allowance at maximum HMRC rate of 45p/mile.
- 35 days/year annual leave and public holiday allowance.
- Competitive salary range.
- Opportunity and support to gain recognised workplace qualifications.
- Entry to paid sickness absence scheme after 1 year of service.
- Free on-site parking.
- Blue Light Card Eligibility.
- Job Type: Permanent Full-time (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,594.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have daily use of a legal, roadworthy and appropriately insured car?
- Whilst not required for recruitment purposes as training will be provided, do you have an SVQ in Social Care or a similar qualification suitable for working in a housing support setting?

**Experience**:

- Housing support or similar related: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: HS PW June 25

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