Supported Housing Worker

Trust Housing Association Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national housing and support provider is seeking a Supported Housing Worker in Newton Stewart. This role involves supporting tenants to maintain their independence, assisting with meal delivery, and occasionally helping in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience with older or vulnerable individuals and a qualification in Health & Social Care. A competitive hourly rate of £13 is offered along with training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Paid PVG check & Professional Membership

Access to paid training

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people or other vulnerable members of the community.
• Understanding of their needs and how to meet those needs.
• Willingness to assist with meal delivery and dining room support.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants to follow their personal plans ensuring independence.
• Assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room.
• Occasional kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Experience with older people or vulnerable individuals

Understanding of Health & Social Care

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Trust Housing have an exciting vacancy for a Supported Housing Worker to join our team in Newton Stewart. In return you will receive a competitive hourly rate of GBP13 per hour.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Supported Housing Worker, we will offer you:

• 16.75 contracted hours per week worked over average 3 days (4-weekly rotas will involve a mixture of days in a given week)
• Competitive hourly rate of GBP13.00 per hour
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Paid PVG check & Professional Membership including SSSC
• Access to paid training and a vocational qualification

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4,000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

What we re looking for in our Supported Housing Worker:

You ll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. You will assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room, there may also be very occasional kitchen duties. It ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you ll bring to this important role.

Skills and experience we're looking for in our Supported Housing Worker:

Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health & Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. If you are successful in joining our team we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 20th August 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Supported Housing Worker and you d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we d like to hear from you.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)