Housing Support Practitioner

Salary:24310- 28000 per annum 700 on call allowance - Salary based on qualifications and experience

Location:Glasgow Scotland

Contract/Hours:Permanent -Full Time 37 hours per week &

12 month Fixed Term Contact- Until March 2027- Full Time 37 hours

Interviews to be held- Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th November.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

Glasgow GENR8 Housing Service is an outreach Housing Support provision based in Easterhouse. The service offers support to young people aged 16-26 years who are homeless at risk of homelessness or are undergoing a housing transition with which they need support. The aim of the service is to assist young people to develop the skills to independently and responsibly manage their own tenancy.

The service offers a range of practical skills including budgeting good door keeping and key life skills. Alongside the development of practical tenancy management skills workers develop a supportive nurturing relationship with young people with the aim of improving their emotional well-being confidence and independence.

Were looking for a Housing Support Practitioner who will be responsible for key working duties including engagement with service users co-ordinating supporting and maintaining written records. Youll also be required to complete initial and ongoing assessments and participate in on call duties.

Our office is based in G34 9HJ and we cover service users in the whole of Glasgow. The working hours of this role are generally office hours Mon- Fri but we require some flexibility to accommodate service users which may include occasional evenings and weekends.

How youll help to create brighter futures

• Demonstrating a commitment to Action for Childrens defining statement keeping the child at the centre and to promote and incorporate Action for Childrens Participation Standards as appropriate to your role.
• Developing productive professional relationships with the young people we support.
• Undertaking assessment and action planning in partnership with Young People.
• Achieving the highest standards of safeguarding whether through direct care provision or support activities to the children and young people who come into contact with our services or by appropriately reporting concerns about any child or young person.
• Promoting Equality and Diversity strategy locally including linking with local equality and diversity frameworks to ensure promotion of best practice and to inform and develop appropriate action plans.

Lets talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge We are looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:

• HNCSVQ in social care/equivalent qualification for housing support service or willing to work towards qualification.
• Registered with SSSC or equivalent/ willing to work towards registration.
• Experience in a social care setting and an understanding of the issues young adults experience who are homeless.
• Experience in safeguarding and an understanding of risk management plans.
• Knowledge of mental health issues experienced by young people.
• Ability to engage with young people and build positive relationships.
• Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working.

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.

Contact:Jessica Jarvis email us atquoting reference 12110

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

For Children Service roles only:Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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