Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Homelessness Services
Location: Penicuik, Midlothian
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Salary: £13.75p/h (rising to £13.89p/h after successful probation)
About the Role:
21 Health and Social Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join one of our clients in Midlothian, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in overseeing support plans, leading staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. You will work closely with individuals facing homelessness, supporting them with housing, health, and well-being while promoting independent living.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage personalised support plans, ensuring they are reviewed and updated regularly to meet individual needs.
* Assist individuals in accessing education, employment, housing, and recreational opportunities to improve their quality of life.
* Provide guidance and supervision to support staff, ensuring best practices and a person-centred approach.
* Manage and assess risks, ensuring safety for service users, staff, and the wider community.
* Assist with medication management and help service users attend health appointments.
* Ensure accurate record-keeping of all support provided, maintaining professional and respectful documentation.
* Take the role of shift leader when required, oversee...