Relief Senior Practitioner

Link Group Limited; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Falkirk seeks a Relief Senior Practitioner to support care-experienced young people aged 16-21. This role involves providing guidance in a supported housing project, conducting assessments, and fostering independence. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in social care and holds relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave (pro rata)

Opportunity to buy and sell holiday

Access to paid SVQ qualifications

Enhanced company sick pay

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in social care with young people.
• Ability to advocate for young people's rights.
• Compassionate and non-judgmental approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to care-experienced young people in a housing project.
• Conduct new user assessments and regular reviews.
• Coordinate support and guidance for less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Experience with care-experienced young people

Relationship-building skills

Understanding of social care and housing issues

Proficiency in technology for record-keeping

Education

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6

Willingness to obtain SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7

General standard of secondary education

Job description

About the Role

LinkLiving is looking for a Relief Senior Practitioner to join their Falkirk Core and Cluster Service. This is a relief position with a salary of £14.63 per hour. Service hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

As a senior practitioner, you'll work with care-experienced young people aged 16-21, including those arriving through the National Transfer Scheme. The goal is to help them develop the skills needed for independent living and access education and employment opportunities.

You'll take a trauma-informed approach to support young people within a supported housing project that includes ten independent tenancies and a central hub. This involves handling complex key-working issues, coordinating support, and providing guidance to less experienced colleagues. You’ll also conduct new service user assessments and regular reviews. Your role is to build trusting relationships, offer practical and emotional support, and advocate for the young people you work with to ensure their rights are upheld.

About You

You'll need extensive experience working with care-experienced young people, as well as a strong understanding of social care, housing issues, and welfare benefits. A background in multi-agency collaboration and housing support systems is essential.

You should have a general standard of secondary education, including passes in English and Maths, and hold an SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6. You must be willing to work towards an SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7 and a suitable supervisory or management qualification.

We're looking for a compassionate, non-judgmental individual with strong relationship-building skills and a proactive, reflective approach to work. Proficiency in using technology for record-keeping and a dedication to promoting diversity are also important.

What We Offer

LinkLiving values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 35 days of annual leave (pro rata)
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced company sick pay and family-friendly policies
• A defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Life assurance and a healthcare cash plan
• An employee assistance program for health, mental, and financial wellbeing
• A cycle to work scheme and much more!

You'll be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within three months of starting and will need to undergo a PVG Scheme registration.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Interviews will be held at Link Academy in Falkirk on a date to be confirmed.

To find out more about LinkLiving and its benefits, visit their website. If you have questions about the role, you can email [e-mail] to arrange an informal chat.

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