Sheltered Housing Support Officer - fixed term until 30/06/2027 Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro-rata for part-time) The service promotes independent living through planned and unplanned person centred support to vulnerable adults, who may have complex needs and issues, living in Sheltered Housing. Supporting service users to safely remain living in and being part of the community for as long as possible and work with appropriate agencies to prevent hospital admission and admission to long term care. Provide and co-ordinate, as necessary, a range of multi-agency support, information and advice services to vulnerable clients living predominantly in sheltered housing and promote their independence. Keep accurate records of relevant contact with service users regarding support provided and update on a regular basis. Responsible for carrying out risk assessments and advise Team Leader of any actions required. To put in place appropriate measures to ensure health and safety of service users predominantly in sheltered housing and in communal areas. Regularly review clients' support to ensure support is appropriate and effective and as needed discuss with Line Manager. Respond to emergency events identified through inactivity monitoring and alarm system, make on the spot decisions and provide appropriate response, including carrying out emergency personal care and first aid. Arrange or refer for social inclusion activities in partnership with key stakeholders. Comply with National Care Standards and SSSC regulations. You will work core business hours Monday to Friday. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. View Sheltered Housing Support Officer job description View Sheltered Housing Support Officer person specification