Support Worker
Hillcrest Group, Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City
Support Worker
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Hillcrest Group, Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 3 days ago, 16 Mar | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 20f58e92ade64c7caaa053d520761d5f
Full Job Description
Support Worker
CAPTION: Job details
- Posting date: 14 March 2025
- Salary: Not specified
- Additional salary information: £24,402.92 per annum + Company Benefits
- Hours: Full time
- Closing date: 31 March 2025
- Location: Glasgow, Scotland
- Remote working: On-site only
- Company: Hillcrest Group
- Job type: Permanent
- Job reference: HH25/054
Summary
The Service
Portman Street is a 24/7 emergency supported accommodation based in Glasgow south side for 30 men who are homeless. We are a registered housing support service.
The individuals we support have a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, mental health issues, substance misuse and learning disabilities.
The Job
The role of the Support Worker will be to key work the individuals that we support to build positive relationships to assist them to tackle the issues that led to their homelessness. Most are looking to move into their own tenancies and often require support focused on recovery and daily living skills. Due to the complex nature of the client group the role will consist of crisis intervention. To assist with harm reduction, we offer an IEP service and provide/carry naloxone.
The Candidate
You will:
- Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face.
- Either hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.
Company Benefits
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Patterns
- Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
- Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
- Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
- Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)
Internal candidates - please note that all employees must complete their probationary period before being considered for an alternative role.
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Portman Street is a 24/7 emergency supported accommodation based in Glasgow south side for 30 men who are homeless. We are a registered housing support service.
The individuals we support have a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, mental health issues, substance misuse and learning disabilities.
The Job
The role of the Support Worker will be to key work the individuals that we support to build positive relationships to assist them to tackle the issues that led to their homelessness. Most are looking to move into their own tenancies and often require support focused on recovery and daily living skills. Due to the complex nature of the client group the role will consist of crisis intervention. To assist with harm reduction, we offer an IEP service and provide/carry naloxone.
The Candidate
You will:
Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face.
Either hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.
Company Benefits
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Patterns
Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)
Internal candidates - please note that all employees must complete their probationary period before being considered for an alternative role.
