Project Worker Homeless and Addictions

ASA Recruitment; Sannox; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking a Project Worker to support adults in temporary accommodation. The role involves helping clients transition to independent living, providing both emotional and practical support. Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable individuals and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers flexible shifts and opportunities for personal growth and training.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free training on-site

Refer a friend scheme with vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to build trust with clients.
• Enthusiastic and reliable personality.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in temporary accommodation.
• Help clients transition to independent living.
• Deliver emotional and practical support.

Skills

Supporting people who are homeless

Compassion and understanding

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Emotional support

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivation

Job description

Do you believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home and a real chance to thrive?

ASA Recruitment are currently looking for Project Worker's to join us and help deliver support to adults living in temporary homeless accommodation. Our clients provide a unique housing support service which provides intensive support to people who have experienced trauma in their lives and who have been affected by childhood experiences, such as neglect, domestic violence, mental illness, and alcohol / substance abuse, resulting in long-term effects on their behaviour.

As a Project Worker, you will be supporting people transitioning into independent living within their local communities and providing practical support in all aspects of everyday living including emotional/therapeutic support when required. A key part of the role will be to ensure trust is developed with each individual.

What you will need to bring to the role

Proven experience of supporting people who are homeless and providing intensive support to people with complex needs.
Compassion, understanding and ability to work under pressure.
Confidence and ability to work with people 1:2:1 and in a community-based setting.
Ability to identify and respond affectively to individual emotional support needs.
Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
Excellent communication skills.

What's in it for you?

A personalised experience and flexibility with shifts.
Fresh opportunities with various clients.
Free training on-site.
Refer a friend scheme, offering £250 Love2Shop vouchers.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and embark on a rewarding career journey, don't hesitate to apply now by sending your updated CV. Join us in creating positive change and shaping brighter futures for those in need.

Together, let's make a difference.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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