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Support Worker (Female Only)*

  • Full time
  • £22,105
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 6th September 2023


  • Advertised from 22nd August 2023
  • 39 hours per week. Permanent
  • HH23/165

Role

*Please Note – this post is exempt under Section 83 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

The Service

Lauriston in Leith is supported accommodation service based in the Leith area of Edinburgh, supporting women who are homeless who are most likely to have experienced trauma, exclusion and stigma in their life. Our service operates twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

We are recruiting for two Support Worker (Female Only)* posts. Both posts are 39 hours per week (full-time)

The Role

As a team we offer a place of safety providing emotional and practical support with a harm reduction ethos.

You will be part of a team who will offer support to the women to develop and maintain independent living skills.

About You

You Will:

  • Be person-centred in your approach and with a commitment to a trauma-informed care
  • Be skilled at building trusting relationships
  • Have a non-judgemental approach
  • Hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or demonstrate the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification

All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

About the Benefits

  • Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Working Patterns
  • Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
  • Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
  • Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
  • Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a license to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Application notes