Floating Housing Support Specialist

Simon Community Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Community Scotland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and trauma. You will provide compassionate, person-centred support to help individuals secure safe housing and access health and welfare services.

Working within a community-based team in Glasgow, you'll follow a trauma-informed approach, build trusted relationships, and collaborate with local authorities and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 social care or willingness to work towards qualification.
• SSSC registered.
• Ability to work within the parameters of the SSSC Code of Practice.
• Trauma informed practice desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage personalised support plans for people, prioritising tasks and managing resources effectively to help them achieve their goals.
• Monitor progress against established goals and adjust support plans as needed to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of your contacts using our Netsuite platform throughout your shift.
• Work with partners to coordinate care and ensure safe housing access.
• Provide emotional and practical support to individuals to manage challenges.
• Support people to access benefits and a range of health and wellbeing services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible

Trauma-informed approach

Non-judgmental approach

Education

SVQ 3 social care

SSSC registered

Tools

Netsuite

GSuite

Job description

Simon Community Scotland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and trauma. You will provide compassionate, person-centred support to help individuals secure safe housing and access health and welfare services.

Working within a community-based team in Glasgow, you'll follow a trauma-informed approach, build trusted relationships, and collaborate with local authorities and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.