Job Description
Undertake the full range of Hostel Support Worker duties to assist service users with integration into the hostel environment and the wider community. This role aims to promote, deliver, and support the integration of the Council's key objectives, particularly in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement, and Best Value.
Requirements
The duties involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will need to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member for Regulated Work with these groups, or if already a member, undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update, before a formal offer of employment is made by East Ayrshire Council. PVG records are regularly updated, and any relevant disclosures will be discussed with the applicant prior to employment.
Responsibilities
This is a bank/casual post based at St Andrews Hostel, Kilmarnock. The hourly rate is £14.83. There are no guaranteed hours of work.
The Individual
East Ayrshire Council is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic individuals, disabled people, and LGBT community members. We aim to reduce occupational segregation and encourage women to apply for managerial and underrepresented roles. The council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. For further information, please contact alison.kennedy@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.
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