Job Description
2 Part-Time Posts available as follows -
Permanent 24 hours per week
Fixed Term 24 hours per week until 20/10/
(salary will be pro-rata'd to the hours worked)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Homeless Service - Ashton View Project in West Dunbartonshire Council for 2 Project Support Workers to join the team.
The Ashton View project provides a high-quality support service for vulnerable homeless individuals transitioning from temporary to permanent or other suitable long-term accommodation.
Joining our team of Project Workers, you will develop positive relationships with the people that we support, focusing on their strengths and aspirations. You will also support people to develop life skills and any other skills that aid independence. The successful candidates will work as part of a team and take responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to people who are facing homelessness. If you have an appropriate professional qualification, good knowledge of both homelessness and the issues surrounding homelessness, we look forward to receiving your application.
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
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