Housing Support Worker - 422974 - #1701706
Scottish Government
Do you have the skills to support young people who have a history of trauma? Are you currently working in Housing Support and looking for your next move? if so you should join Quarriers as an Intensive Support Worker for our WHAT IF (Male) outreach service in Glasgow!
Your new role
Quarriers WHAT IF (Male) Service is recruiting 3x full time Intensive Support Workers who have skills to support young people in supported accommodation.
The WHAT IF (Male) team are looking for qualified people who will embrace their therapeutic role and provide appropriate re-nurturing and healing to young people to have attachment issues and fear if rejection.
As an Intensive Support Worker you will ensure that people's needs are met, through build trusting relationships with the young men and assist in helping them build self-esteem which will allow them to move towards independence.
Working pattern: Quarriers is offering 3x full time, permanent contracts working 39 hours per week. You will work over an 8 week rolling rota. Shifts are a mix of 8am - 4pm (Early Shift) 2pm - 10pm (late shift) with 4 out of 8 weekends off.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Previous experience in working with young people who have experienced homelessness, difficulties with alcohol/ substances, emotional / mental health difficulties.
- Recognised Social Care Qualification SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. .
- Previous experience in housing support or similar role.
- Compassion and empathy to support and listen to people who have experience trauma in their childhood or young lives.
Whats in if for you?
- Excellent competitive salary
- Access to Quarriers staff benefits including blue light card, concert for carers and other retailer discounts
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Access to free occupational health and physiotherapy.
- Life Assurance
- HSF
For more information please see attached Job Role Profile.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer.
Successful candidate must register with SSSC with three months.
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