We are looking to recruit employees for our Edinburgh Services located in Edinburgh: Oxgangs, St Johns Hill and Lauristion In Leith.
Our services provide twenty-four hour per day, seven days per week supported accommodation to individuals who are homeless and have complex and multiple support needs. These individuals may have experienced trauma, exclusion, and stigma in their lives.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
* Have a person-centred and trauma-informed approach
* Be skilled at building trusting relationships
* Have a compassionate and non-judgemental approach
* Be the first point of contact for people when they are looking for support as our services are staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
* Be required to contact external agencies and advocate on someone's behalf
* Support individuals to attend appointments, provide emotional support, or respond to health emergencies
You Will
* Have a positive, flexible attitude and be committed to our values and the work we do
* Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Be confident and assertive in your approach as these posts will involve some level of lone working
* Be provided with all relevant training to succeed in the role
* Possess an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this
* Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
About the Benefits
* Excellent sleepover payment - Currently £108.00 a night
* Fully paid Induction and shadow shifts
* Death in service scheme - three times your yearly salary
* Cycle to work scheme - 12% - 39% savings
* Tech scheme - 12% savings on laptops and computers
* Supportive management - committed to supporting personal and professional development
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing packages.
Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.
Rate of pay: £12 per hour + company benefits
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