Youth Housing Support Assistant (Falkirk)

Blue Triangle Limited; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Options

Double Pay Festive Holidays

Long Service Awards

SVQ Funding

Benefits Platform

Gym Discounts

CPD

EAP 24/7

Family Friendly Policies

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Credit Union

Refer a Friend £200

Job summary

Blue Triangle Limited in Falkirk seeks a Housing Assistant to support young people aged 16–25 in our housing service. You will work Monday to Friday on a 4‑week rolling rota, helping residents to access daily living support and advocate for their independence.

We value caring, proactive applicants with a willingness to learn, and you may be supported to complete SVQ training. Successful candidates must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within three months of start.

Qualifications

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

Responsibilities

• The Housing Assistant role available at our young persons service in Falkirk involves working Monday-Friday on a 4-week rolling rota.
• To find out more about being a Housing Assistant, click the link below: Housing Assistant Role Profile.

Job description

Blue Triangle Limited in Falkirk seeks a Housing Assistant to support young people aged 16–25 in our housing service. You will work Monday to Friday on a 4‑week rolling rota, helping residents to access daily living support and advocate for their independence.

We value caring, proactive applicants with a willingness to learn, and you may be supported to complete SVQ training. Successful candidates must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within three months of start.