Lead Practitioner - Housing Support & Empowerment

Turning Point Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development courses

Online learning (eLearning)

Funded SVQ qualification

Career progression

Pension scheme

Family friendly policies

35 holidays per year

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland is seeking a Lead Practitioner in Scotland to support people experiencing homelessness with practical and emotional help, to achieve personal outcomes and maintain tenancy. The role emphasizes a flexible, person-centered approach and requires IT skills, plus potential SSSC registration within six months.

The position offers part-time hours (26 per week) within the organisation that values training, career progression and staff development, including extensive learning

Qualifications

• IT skills are required for all vacancies.
• SSSC registration within 6 months where applicable.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom; visas not sponsored.

Responsibilities

• Working with individuals who have a range of complex needs, providing emotional support and encouraging personal outcomes in daily life.
• Liaising with local authorities/housing association staff to help secure permanent tenancy.
• Supporting life skills to enable tenancy maintenance and celebrating achievements and milestones.
• Engaging with the community and external professionals to empower development of skills and independence.

Skills

IT skills

Driving licence

SSSC registration

Job description

Turning Point Scotland is seeking a Lead Practitioner in Scotland to support people experiencing homelessness with practical and emotional help, to achieve personal outcomes and maintain tenancy. The role emphasizes a flexible, person-centered approach and requires IT skills, plus potential SSSC registration within six months.

The position offers part-time hours (26 per week) within the organisation that values training, career progression and staff development, including extensive learning