Casual Support Worker - Create Safe, Welcoming Homes

Right There; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks’ annual leave

Pension enrolment

Holiday pay at 13.04% of total pay

Job summary

Right There is seeking a Casual Support Worker for Willow Gate–First Stop Emergency Accommodation in Hamilton. You will provide relief cover to keep high-quality residential support available for individuals, couples and families at risk of homelessness.

You will bring empathy, professional boundaries and ability to stay organized as priorities change, with training and support to grow in a PIE environment.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an SCQF equivalent qualification, or a willingness to work towards this.
• Ability to manage your time, balance competing demands and help meet deadlines and performance targets.
• Confidence using computers and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to respond to and help with crisis situations at short notice.
• Experience in a similar environment, PIE principles and a First Aid Certificate would be helpful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Putting people first: provide person-centred emotional and housing support.
• Building trusting relationships with people we support, maintain professional boundaries.
• Support safe, welcoming accommodation, update risk assessments and contribute to a safe environment.
• Help people be heard by advocating and linking to relevant services.
• Work in a psychologically informed environment with person-centred planning.
• Learn and improve with the team through meetings, training and reflection.

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or SCQF equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards this

Job description

Right There is seeking a Casual Support Worker for Willow Gate–First Stop Emergency Accommodation in Hamilton. You will provide relief cover to keep high-quality residential support available for individuals, couples and families at risk of homelessness.

You will bring empathy, professional boundaries and ability to stay organized as priorities change, with training and support to grow in a PIE environment.