Housing Support Co-ordinator - Housing - SIC08149

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Housing Support Co-ordinator to oversee the delivery of housing support services to vulnerable adults in Lerwick. The successful candidate will manage staff, ensure compliance with care standards and support career growth within the council. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Full funding for necessary qualifications

Flexible working options

Inclusive pay for interview expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering housing support services.
• Ability to supervise staff effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver housing support services.
• Supervise staff within the housing support section.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Skills

Management

Supervision

Person-centred support

Communication

Job description

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The Shetland Islands Council's Housing Support Shetland is a regulated Housing Support service which is registered with the Care Inspectorate to deliver Housing Support to vulnerable adults in line with the National Care Standards and statutory legislative requirements. The Housing Support Co-ordinator is a member of the Housing Support Section of the Housing Service, based at 8 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, responsible through the Team Leader - Housing Support. The post will be predominantly office based. The Housing Support Co-ordinator's core working hours will be between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, however, a flexible approach to working hours is required in accordance with the needs of the Service.

The purpose of the job is to assist with all tasks associated with managing and delivering a housing support service including the supervision of staff. The Housing Support Co-ordinator will also ensure the development, delivery and ongoing monitoring of person-centred support, in accordance with relevant legislation and the requirements of Registration.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is H/I
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: George Martin - Team Leader - Contact on 01595744371 or email [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here