Support Worker (Sheltered Housing) - Peripatetic: Admin Base: John Hodge Court Sheltered Housing Uni

South Ayrshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a candidate to assist in providing sheltered housing services. This temporary position involves working 15 hours weekly, requiring the candidate to be a member of the PVG Scheme. Ideal for those looking to make a difference in the community while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major supermarkets

Cycle to Work Scheme

Scotwest Credit Union

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will require membership in the PVG Scheme.
• May need to meet PVG costs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Co-Ordinator - Housing and Team Leader - Sheltered Housing.
• Provide an efficient and effective sheltered housing service.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To assist the Co-Ordinator - Housing and the Team Leader - Sheltered Housing in the provision of an efficient and effective sheltered housing service

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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.

BENEFITS

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks' holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This post is temporary until 30/06/2026.

The grade of this post is Level 4.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

The work pattern is: The post holder will be required to work 15hrs 10mins per week. This is 2 days per week and includes alternate weekend working: Thursday and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm and Saturday and Sunday 8.00am - 3.30pm.