Support Practitioner - Cowal & Bute (Housing Support)
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Support When It Counts – Become a Support Pracitioner with Carr Gomm in Cowal & Bute
If you’re passionate about supporting people to maintain their independence and build a better future, then we currently have a part-time opportunity for you to join our Housing Support Team as a Support Practitioner, providing person-centred support to individuals experiencing housing challenges within Cowal & Bute area. The role covers mainly Dunoon and Bute, so the successful candidate must be able to travel between both locations.
Driving license is preferred.
Who we are looking for
A good support work is responsive to individual needs, and your
role will evolve to ensure the best outcomes for those you support. You will always have access to a manager and the wider team to discuss all aspects of the support you are providing. We are looking for someone who is:
* Warm & honest
* Able to build trust and a safe environment
* Resilient and Patient; able to handle challenges and stay positive through them
* Empathetic and compassionate; always putting people first
* Motivated & respectful
* Creative & solution focused with the ability to think outside the box
* Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
About the Role
As a Housing Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals facing homelessness, tenancy-related difficulties, and other housing challenges. Your duties will include but not restricted to:
* Regularly review and update support plans to stay relevant and goal focused.
* Use problem-solving and creativity to enhance choices and social connections.
* Build strong professional relationships with families, friends, and agencies.
* Advocate for individuals and connect them to community resources.
* Ensure informed decision-making through human-rights-based processes.
* Maintain accurate records, including risk assessments and reports.
* Provide practical support for tenancy management and independent living.
* Manage time effectively with a flexible, adaptable approach.
Whilst experience is always welcome, full training (including SVQ qualifications) is provided alongside regular support and supervision from your Service Manager. The right values and motivation are essential; honesty, respect, empathy, and compassion are key skills that are required in people who join our teams.
What We Offer
As a way of demonstrating how much we value you and your commitment we offer a range of great benefits:
* Anti-social hours payment of up to £1241 when undertaking waking night shift (11pm-7am)
* Time and a half payment for hours worked over 37.5 hours per week (averaged over the pay period)
* Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
* 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.
* £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&C apply)
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
* A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
* Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
* Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.
* Membership of a credit union
* Cycle to work scheme; and more!
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