Job Description
Could you be instrumental in enabling people whose homelessness is made harder by experiences such as trauma, addictions and mental health problems? Are you the kind of person who wants more out of your job?? Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives??If you are a caring, patient, compassionate, and adaptable individual who understands and respects the rights of other people, we would like to hear from you.
This post is a Housing Officer (Support) working within the Housing Support Team and will be responsible for providing housing support in partnership with other agencies to support young people to maintain or prepare for their tenancies. You may be working with young people with complex needs which can include, mental health, use of drugs and alcohol, have suffered trauma and involved in the criminal justice system.
The post will be covering the whole of Aberdeenshire therefore flexibility can be given as to the base for the post.
As an employer, Aberdeenshire Council will provide, and fund all required training including facilitation and attainment of an SVQ3 qualification if the postholder does not hold the recognised qualification for SSSC registration.
This post includes home visits and may involve out of hours working.
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.
A full current driving licence is required.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25 September
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31 March