Overview
Support Worker - Hunter House role at Kingdom Housing Association
Location: Kirkcaldy
Hours: 2 x 28 hours per week (part time) with shifts including weekends and evenings
Job details
* Job reference: REQ000718
* Date posted: 26/09/2025
* Application closing date: 10/10/2025
* Salary: £25,557 to £26,196 per annum, pro rata
* Job category/type: Support
* Location: Hunter House, Kirkcaldy
About us
Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) provides high quality and personalised support and care for over 300 individuals across Fife and Forth Valley. We support the individuals we work with to manage or overcome challenges, including age-related issues, alcohol and drug addictions, autism spectrum disorders, complex needs, homelessness, learning disabilities and mental health issues.
We work with people in their own homes, assisting them to do the things that matter to them and realise their ambitions. We believe that great support leads to great lives.
About you
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual who has the desire to support people to have the best life possible. Those with high empathy and tolerance, along with a great sense of humour, are key to success in what can be a challenging but rewarding role. Experience of Support and Care, specifically homelessness, would be desirable but not essential.
Flexible working contracts are offered, but a degree of flexibility in approach to work is essential. You must be able to work shifts which will include weekends and evenings.
Job description
As part of the support team you will help ensure a high quality of care for individuals within the Kirkcaldy area. You will support people experiencing long-term homelessness in Hunter House to build tenancy skills and maintain settled accommodation. The role involves understanding day-to-day challenges such as homelessness, addictions, substance misuse and mental health issues.
You will work as part of the assertive outreach team to support people affected by or threatened with homelessness. A driving license and access to a car for work are required; you will be reimbursed for car use at 55p per mile.
The role focuses on supporting daily living activities to help service users live fulfilling lives.
Staff benefits
* 32 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
* Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling
* Access to paid SVQ qualifications
* Discounted gym membership
* Access to Vivup employee benefits platform
* Enhanced family friendly pay entitlements
* Generous pension scheme
* PVG applications paid by KSC
Requirements
* A current driving licence, business insurance and the use of a car for work purposes is essential
* This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025 in our Hunter House service office. We welcome applications from people who are currently homeless or have been in the last 12 months. Shortlisting will be guaranteed to applicants meeting the essential criteria for the vacancy. Scottish Charity No: SC000874
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EEO statement Kingdom Housing Association is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those we support.
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