Flexible Support Worker - Empower Independent Living

Hillcrest Futures; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (32 days min)

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

WeCare App mental health support

Perkbox discounts

Birth/Adoption grant

Job summary

Hillcrest Futures is recruiting Flexible Support Workers to join our Edinburgh Services. Various hours per month are available across St John’s Hill, Bruntsfield and Oxgangs to support individuals who are homeless and may have experienced trauma.

You will provide emotional and practical support, help clients develop independent living skills, access community resources, and promote positive mental health. A SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred or you can work towards it, with SSSC

Qualifications

• SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or working toward this qualification.
• Flexible with shifts including weekends and evenings.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.
• Excellent communication and a positive, encouraging attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Support individuals to develop and maintain independent living skills.
• Assist access to community-based services and resources.
• Promote positive mental health including coping strategies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Flexible attitude

Communication skills

Highly organised

Own initiative

Emergency response

Training readiness

Education

SVQ 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Hillcrest Futures is recruiting Flexible Support Workers to join our Edinburgh Services. Various hours per month are available across St John’s Hill, Bruntsfield and Oxgangs to support individuals who are homeless and may have experienced trauma.

You will provide emotional and practical support, help clients develop independent living skills, access community resources, and promote positive mental health. A SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred or you can work towards it, with SSSC