Trauma-Informed Support Worker

Simonscotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Community Scotland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to engage with people facing homelessness, trauma, and addiction. You will help individuals secure housing and access essential services through compassionate, person-centred support.

Working within a flexible, compassionate team, you will participate in reflective practice sessions and collaborate with local authorities and partners to achieve safe housing outcomes.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards qualification.
• SSSC registered and able to work within the SSSC Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop honest and open relationships with our community that foster trust.
• Exercise training and reflective practices to develop additional skills to support and respond to trauma.
• Work with people from diverse backgrounds with dignity, respect and kindness.
• Collaborate within a team with a range of experiences and knowledge to benefit the community.
• Support our community to influence their care and achieve their goals.
• Provide emotional and practical support as required.
• Foster connection, hope, and a positive identity and meaning in life for our community.
• Work with other teams in SCS and with partners to support good outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Trauma-informed

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards

SSSC registered

SSSC Code of Practice

Tools

GSuite

Job description

Simon Community Scotland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to engage with people facing homelessness, trauma, and addiction. You will help individuals secure housing and access essential services through compassionate, person-centred support.

Working within a flexible, compassionate team, you will participate in reflective practice sessions and collaborate with local authorities and partners to achieve safe housing outcomes.