Supply Hostel Support Worker - Various Locations - SOA11318

South Ayrshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council is seeking a housing support worker to assist residents in temporary accommodations. This supply/casual position requires flexibility to work shifts, and candidates must be members of the PVG Scheme. The role is essential in delivering frontline housing services and supporting vulnerable individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with vulnerable populations.
• Experience in housing support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing support service to residents in various accommodations.
• Undertake shift work as required.
• Ensure compliance with PVG requirements.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

PVG Scheme membership

Job description

Location: Various Locations within South Ayrshire, KA7 1DR

Rate: £14.43 per hour

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 0 hours per week

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Team Leader (Hostels and Supported Accommodation), provide a housing support service to residents within Viewfield Gate, Secession House, Elba Gardens and other homeless temporary accommodation.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.

It should be noted that successful candidates will be placed on a bank list and contacted to work dependent on service requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is Level 5.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake shift work (day shift and night shift) over 7 days.