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Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Location: Midlothian (Dalkeith, Lasswade, Loanhead & Penicuik)
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 36 hours (Day and Night shifts available)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting on behalf of Care Support Scotland for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their Homelessness Services across Midlothian.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve stability, independence and improved wellbeing.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness
• Support service users to develop and sustain independent living skills
• Assist with day-to-day routines, including budgeting, meal preparation and maintaining accommodation
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and resilience
• Help individuals access and sustain accommodation, including liaising with landlords and housing services
• Support with attending appointments (e.g. health, benefits, housing, employment services)
• Encourage engagement with community resources, education, training or employment opportunities
• Assist with benefit applications, money management and financial planning
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to crisis situations
• Support individuals with substance misuse or complex needs where required
• Maintain accurate records, reports and support plans in line with organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies such as social workers, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Encourage service users to achieve personal goals and move towards greater independence
• Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing professional development

Service Areas

There are a range of roles available within Care Support Scotland's homelessness services, offering the opportunity to support individuals at different stages of their journey. These include:

Tenancy Support
Moving into your own home after experiencing homelessness can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Tenancy Support service provides ongoing support to help individuals maintain their tenancy and live independently.

Support Workers assist with practical tasks such as:

• Updating Universal Credit circumstances
• Completing housing benefit applications
• Ensuring individuals access the full range of benefits they are entitled to
• Providing ongoing guidance to help people sustain their tenancy

This service is available to individuals moving on from homelessness services as well as others in the community who require support.

Housing First
The Housing First service supports individuals who may find it challenging to live independently and may have experienced previous tenancy breakdowns.

This service provides:

• Flexible, intensive one-to-one support
• Support tailored to the individual's needs and preferences
• On-demand contact with a dedicated Support Worker
• Scheduled visits arranged around the individual

Due to the nature of this service, referrals are typically made via local authorities or partner organisations, with spaces prioritised for those who would benefit most.

Contract Available

• Full-time permanent contracts (36 hours per week)
• Opportunities available across:
  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in social care, homelessness support, or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• A compassionate, resilient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to build a rewarding career in social care, we would welcome your application.

Apply today through 21 Health & Social Care to find out more.

Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for Support Workers to work in various locations across London on an ad hoc basis.

We have work available in various shift patterns, including early, late, waking nights, and sleep-ins. Pay rates range from £16.59-£17.54 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) depending on location.

In this position, candidates are expected to provide effective day to day shift cover that supports the aims of the project, safeguards the residents and provides effective support within a harm minimisation and strengths and recovery framework. You will provide an effective, high quality support service to men and women with complex and enduring needs in relation to homelessness, substance misuse and related issues (i.e. street activity, mental health).

To apply for this role, you must have at least 12 months paid experience of working with homeless adults who have a variety of additional needs including substance misuse or mental health needs.

In these positions, the candidates are expected to have the ability to cope with customers who display challenging behaviour, and an understanding of the risks associated with specific service user groups. You must also be able to work flexibly with clients who have a low level of engagement with the service.

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS registered on the DBS update service or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.