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    Housing Support Worker - Perth, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom - Scoraig

    Scoraig
    Scoraig Perth, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Contract Type:
    Permanent


    Position Type:
    Part Time

    We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who would be interested in being a Housing Support Officer based within our Perth City Support Team, situated in Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD.

    This Support Officer role has the ability to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

    It involves providing practical support and guidance to prevent homelessness through the provision of person-centred housing support; to support households moving into their accommodation; to assist and support households to settle into permanent accommodation and minimise repeat homelessness.

    You will provide advice and support in relation to the following areas:

    Accommodation - such as resettlement and tenancy support to help tenancy sustainment; accessing other services and agencies for the benefit of your health and wellbeing; a listening ear and support through a crisis; signposting to other services and specialist agencies who provide particular types of support, e.g.

    Women's Aid, The Scottish Association for Mental Health, Citizens Advice Bureau.
    advice about home security; support for those affected by different forms of abuse.

    Social, Economic and Wellbeing - such as support to claim different types of benefits; help filling in forms; support when dealing with the Department for Work and Pensions; assistance and support with Council Tax and issues with utility bills/providers; support to address underlying issues that may be affecting your personal confidence or behaviour; Employment and Meaningful Activity - support to access a range of activities such as voluntary work; work with careers services to provide advice and access to training and employment.

    You will be managed by the Hostel and Support Co-ordinator and will be part of the Perth City Support Team.

    You will also at times work closely with colleagues in the wider Support Team such as Central Team, Locality Support Officers and Greyfriars Support Officers.

    You will generally be required to work standard office hours, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8.It is essential that the successful candidate is flexible in terms of their working hours as there may be times where there is a requirement to work at evenings or weekends.

    You should have experience of working in a housing/housing support setting.
    We are looking for a people-person who is enthusiastic, innovative and creative.

    You should be a resilient, tenacious individual who can deal with the challenges and hurdles you may encounter and you should have strength of character and be solution-focused to work with individuals to help them achieve their goals and outcomes.

    You will understand and have an awareness of the wellbeing and individual needs of people.

    You will be required to use various computer systems and databases to keep accurate records and produce support plans and as such, you will need to have good digital skills.

    You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

    If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Lesley Gray, Hostel & Housing Support Co-Ordinator on
    Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.
    This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

    A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

    You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

    Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

    At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer .

    In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours .

    If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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