Compassionate Outreach Support Worker (Driver)

Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension & Life Assurance

Health Assured

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services is seeking Outreach Support Workers (drivers preferred) to assist individuals in the community with mental health challenges, trauma recovery, and tenancy sustainment. You will provide practical and emotional support, promote social participation, and help clients access housing and health services.

The role involves lone working with on-call support, full induction, and ongoing training. A PVG check and references are required after interview.

Qualifications

• Experience not essential; induction provided.
• Strong listening and communication skills are important.
• Ability to work independently and build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 practical and emotional support in clients' homes and communities.
• Encourage participation in social and community activities.
• Assist with housing, tenancy, or health-related challenges.
• Develop individual support plans focused on client strengths and goals.
• Operate on a lone-working basis with on-call support available.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Independent working

On-call flexibility

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services is seeking Outreach Support Workers (drivers preferred) to assist individuals in the community with mental health challenges, trauma recovery, and tenancy sustainment. You will provide practical and emotional support, promote social participation, and help clients access housing and health services.

The role involves lone working with on-call support, full induction, and ongoing training. A PVG check and references are required after interview.