Housing First Practitioner — Help People Secure Stable Homes

Bethany Christian Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30–40 days

Pension scheme

Death in service

Enhanced parental pay

Job summary

Bethany Christian Trust is seeking a Housing First Practitioner to join the Housing First team, delivering person-centred housing support across Fife. The post requires a team player with excellent communication skills and a willingness to work with people facing homelessness and complex needs.

A full driving licence and PVG/SSSC-related requirements apply; SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable. The post is within a Christian organisation, with reference required from church leadership.

Qualifications

• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in housing support settings is desirable.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flexible, person-centred housing support.
• Help clients access and maintain housing.
• Collaborate with team to support people with complex needs.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Housing support experience

Desire to help people

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Care / Promoting Independence (or equivalent)

Job description

Bethany Christian Trust is seeking a Housing First Practitioner to join the Housing First team, delivering person-centred housing support across Fife. The post requires a team player with excellent communication skills and a willingness to work with people facing homelessness and complex needs.

A full driving licence and PVG/SSSC-related requirements apply; SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable. The post is within a Christian organisation, with reference required from church leadership.