Horizons is a specialist support service for young people aged 16-25 who are facing homelessness and a range of complex needs.
We work alongside young people experiencing challenges such as poor mental health, substance use, trauma, and unstable housing - providing person-centred, trauma-informed support to help them build safety, stability, and independence
As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in building trusted relationships, delivering practical and emotional support, and advocating for young people as they navigate difficult circumstances. If you're compassionate, resilient, and ready to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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Location:Horizon's, Dalry Road, Edinburgh (as base office)
Why work with us?
We have the following benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, ensuring we provide high quality care to those we support, this includes:
6% employer pension contribution
Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)
Enhanced Sick Pay
Fully funded qualifications
Career development and progression opportunities
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic support workers to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about a career in social care who want to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want people that share in our values.
Our mission is to provide expert services that make a positive impact for people who need support with independent living. Our people are passionate, caring professionals who thrive within our progressive learning environment.
Previous experience in a support role is preferred but not essential. As a support worker, you will support people to achieve their ambitions and live as independent a life as possible both at home and in the community.
Role and Responsibilities:
Provide support that positively impacts the person we support's health and wellbeing.
Contribute and implement support plans.
Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs (including assistance with medication), personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.
Essential Skills and Attributes
Empathetic and Patient
Compassionate
Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Ability to engage in continuous development, including formal learning.
Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service and care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
If you're starting a career in social care or are already working in social care but don't have the qualifications just yet, we will support you to gain the appropriate qualifications needed to register without condition with the SSSC.
We want to encourage our staff and their own personal development. Training will be provided to help you excel in your role. We offer funded SCQF levelled qualifications, such as SVQs and HNCs as part of your development plan.
Additional Notes
Shift work, weekend work and sleepovers may be a requirement of this role.
PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.
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