Flexible Sessional Support Worker for Housing & Recovery

Sacro; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership cost for Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme covered

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Scotland is seeking a Sessional Support Worker for their supported accommodation services. The role involves assisting individuals who have become homeless by providing support to access benefits, engage with agencies, and develop skills for a stable life. Successful applicants must have strong communication skills, experience in social care, and the ability to work under pressure. The organization values diversity and aims to help service users achieve a more secure and fulfilling life.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in partnership and inter-agency work.
• Ideally have worked in social care, housing, or mentoring in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to access benefits and engage with agencies.
• Assist in developing social support networks and general living skills.
• Ensure overall safety of the accommodation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Partnership and inter-agency work

Experience in social care

Mentoring experience

Ability to use initiative

Organizing workload

Job description

A nonprofit organization in Scotland is seeking a Sessional Support Worker for their supported accommodation services. The role involves assisting individuals who have become homeless by providing support to access benefits, engage with agencies, and develop skills for a stable life. Successful applicants must have strong communication skills, experience in social care, and the ability to work under pressure. The organization values diversity and aims to help service users achieve a more secure and fulfilling life.