Working hours: 40 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
William Hunter House is an abstinence based supported resettlement accommodation for 37 male and females. We provide effective person centred support on the maintenance of life skills, mental health, addiction, social inclusion, employability and to achieve a better quality of life for homeless adults within the Glasgow Area. We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our team.
Key Responsibilities: As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for developing and delivering a high quality programme of person centred support which promotes client choice and control. You will ensure that everything you do will be underpinned by our core values, demonstrated within our daily practice and measured against our priorities of Transformation, Integration, Discipleship and Effectiveness.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams and reporting requirements.
2. Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients.
3. Understanding legislation relation to Health and Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff.
4. Ensure successful client outcomes which demonstrate quality and effectiveness in all aspects of the programme.