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Falkirk Council is inviting applications to undertake the role of Housing Support Assistant on a permanent basis delivering trauma-informed support to the residents of the Castings.
If you are keen to learn new skills in a challenging environment, gain valuable experience and make a difference to people’s lives then the Castings is for you. You will be working alongside an established team delivering person-centered support to vulnerable adults in a housing support service.
The Castings is going through a magical transformation, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to be a part of this journey. It would be advantageous to have a knowledge of homelessness, the benefits system, welfare rights and be familiar with the SSSC codes of practice.
A willingness to obtain, work towards or be educated to SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent will be required.
It's an exciting, challenging and rewarding time to become a Falkirk Council employee. We need motivated and talented people to join us on our journey to become the Council of the Future, one that is responsive, innovative, trusted, and ambitious.
You will work 15 hours per week. Shift Time 07:30 hrs – 15:00 hrs & 14:45 hrs – 22:15 hrs, Saturday & Sunday.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.
For an informal discussion please contact Lesley Forbes on 01324 501905.