Bank Hostel Support Worker - EAY11625

East Ayrshire Council; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Kilmarnock is seeking a Hostel Support Worker to assist service users with their integration into the hostel and the community. This casual position involves providing support aligned with key council objectives. Applicants must undergo PVG checks due to the nature of the work with vulnerable groups. The role offers an hourly rate of £14.83, with no guaranteed hours of work.

Qualifications

• Successful applicants will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member for Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults.
• Records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with integration into the hostel environment and wider community.
• Promote and deliver the Council’s key objectives.
• Handle duties as specified for a bank/casual post.

Job description

Job Description

Undertake the full range of Hostel Support Worker duties to assist service users with integration into the hostel environment and the wider community in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council`s key objectives specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement and Best Value.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council. Please note:- PVG members\' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Responsibilities

This is a bank/casual post based at St Andrews Hostel, Kilmarnock. The hourly rate for this post is £14.83 per hour.

The Individual

This is a bank/casual post based at St Andrews Hostel, Kilmarnock. There is no guaranteed hours of work. The hourly rate for this post is £14.83 per hour. East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. If you require further information please contact [e-mail]