Housing Support Officer - SBO09260

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Galashiels is seeking a motivated individual to provide housing support to those facing homelessness. This temporary role requires SVQ Social Services qualification or willingness to attain it, alongside relevant experience. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and numerical skills. The role aims to promote independent living in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 or be willing to work towards it.
• 3 years relevant work experience required.
• Higher standards in English and reasonable numerical skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality housing support to individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Assess, plan, coordinate, and deliver Housing Support Plans.

Skills

High quality housing support

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 6A

Hourly Rate: £15.38 - £16.64

Salary: £28,080.15 - £30,379.65 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/03/2026 or until earlier return of post holder

Role Purpose

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide high quality housing support to individuals and households threatened with or experiencing homelessness.

As part of a multi disciplinary team to assess, plan coordinate and deliver Housing Support Plans that are designed to enable independent living in a culture of safety, security and sustainability.

Essential

Applicants must hold SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 or be willing to work towards this qualification.

Applicant must have 3 years relevant work experience

Applicants must be educated to a higher standards in English and possess reasonable numerical skills.

Applicants must meet SSSC registration requirements for Workers in a housing support service.

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Kirsty White by telephone on 01896 662785 or by email at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.