Housing Assistant – Falkirk

Blue Triangle; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Pension Options

Double pay for festive bank holidays

Long service awards

Fully funded SVQ3

CPD and training programmes

Gym discounts

Life Assurance cover

Job summary

Blue Triangle seeks a dedicated Housing Assistant for our Falkirk youth service. You will work Monday–Friday on a 4-week rolling rota, supporting 16–25 year olds to access housing, skills, and independent living. You’ll engage with service users empathetically and uphold care standards.

The role requires compassion, flexibility, and the ability to work as part of a small team. A SVQ2+ and willingness to pursue SVQ3 are preferred, with training and development supported.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping people.
• 1 year of experience with vulnerable people or challenging behaviour (personal, voluntary or professional).
• Commitment to care practice per SSSC code of practice and National Care Standards.
• Ability to relate empathetically and support independence for service users.
• Flexibility and ability to work as a lone worker.
• Proficiency with Microsoft or equivalent applications.

Responsibilities

• Role is based at our Falkirk service and operates Monday–Friday on a 4‑week rolling rota.
• Support care and development of young people aged 16–25 to promote independence.
• Maintain dignity and respect, following relevant policies and procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Independent worker

Tech literacy

Education

SVQ level 2 or above

Willing to work towards SVQ3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• And many more!

The Housing Assistant role available at our young persons service in Falkirk involves working Monday-Friday on a 4-week rolling rota. Falkirk is a care experienced young persons service, focusing on young people aged between 16 and 25.

Housing Assistant Role Profile

About You:

To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.

Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.

Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.

Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.

Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.

Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.

Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.