Housing Support Worker - Barrhead

The Mungo Foundation; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mungo Foundation seeks a Housing Support Worker to support individuals in the Barrhead area. This permanent role involves direct engagement and assistance in daily living tasks. Enjoy benefits like extensive training and an attractive leave policy, while making a significant difference in the community.

Benefits

Access to Mungo Money benefits scheme

33 days’ annual leave

Extensive Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar support role or willingness to complete relevant qualifications.
• Friendly, chatty demeanor to engage with individuals effectively.
• Ability to work lone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their daily activities and participation in groups.
• Maintain a safe and well-kept living environment.
• Work shifts rotationally across seven days.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification or working towards SSSC requirements

Job description

83% of our staff recommend us as a place to work!

(Data from Let’s Talk Staff Survey, September 2023.)

Role:

Housing Support Worker

Project/location:

Barrhead - East Renfrewshire

Hours:

26 hours

Contract type:

Permanent

Closing date:

1 July 2025

Job ref:

REQ00891

Hi, I’m C and I live in the Crookfur area of Newton Mearns. I love my home and the team that support me to remain safe and well here.

I have support every day and I really look forward to staff coming to my house. I like staff to help me get ready for my day so I can attend and participate in the groups and activities that I am involved with. I take pride in my home, and need your help to keep this the way I like it. When I am being supported, I like someone who is friendly and chatty and who will take the time to get to know my likes and interests.

Are you ready to make a real difference to me and people like me?

You would be part of a team supporting C and another gentleman who lives quite close by, in the Crookfur area of Newton Mearns. The role involves lone-working and shift patterns across seven days on a rotational three week basis, with occasional split shifts.

What’s in it for You?

When you join our team at The Mungo Foundation, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits, including:

• Access to our benefits scheme - Mungo Money, offering Supermarket Discounts, Fuel Savings, Cinema & Restaurant Discounts, Savings on Your Next Family Holiday, Reduced Gym Membership Costs, and access to our Cycle to Work Scheme
• 33 days’ annual leave (based on 38 hours per week)
• Extensive Training and Development opportunities

If successful but unqualified, you will work towards a suitable qualification for a post at this level, in line with SSSC requirements, with our support.

Working with us means you’re not just starting a job; you’re joining a community of dedicated individuals making a real impact in the lives of the people we support.

If you’re ready for a fulfilling career where you can be part of C’s incredible journey, apply now. Let’s make a difference together!

Appointments are made subject to satisfactory membership of the PVG Scheme, SSSC registration, and safer recruitment checks. We will guide you through this process.

*Terms and conditions apply

Learn More About The Mungo Foundation

Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We are dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care to meet their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

From 1st April 2025, TMF will join Enable, a leading Scottish charity with over 70 years of experience advocating for individuals’ rights. Enable’s mission is to work towards an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work, and participate in their chosen communities. They deliver services through three pillars: Enable Cares (self-directed health and social care), Enable Works (employability and training), and Enable Communities (community projects and campaigns).