Senior Support Worker

Right There

Hamilton, Scotland, United Kingdom
Not specified; annual leave: 210 hours first year,...
On-site
Experience leading or supervising a staff team
Understanding of homelessness impact on daily life
Ability to build supportive and trusting relationships
Right There is seeking a Senior Support Worker for their Willowgate programme in Hamilton, Scotland, aimed at providing short-term accommodation support for individuals facing homelessness. The role involves leading a team, developing supportive relationships, and ensuring the needs of clients are met while upholding the organization’s values

Job Summary

  • The Senior Support Worker will lead programme development and supervise a team of Support Workers to help people achieve their goals and move to settled accommodation.
  • The role requires robust rota planning, regular file audits, and ensuring 'Keeping You Safe Plans' are completed for all supported individuals.
  • Employees receive an annual leave entitlement starting at six weeks pro rata, rising to eight weeks in the second year, along with pension enrolment.

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Right There is seeking a Senior Support Worker for their Willowgate programme in Hamilton, Scotland, aimed at providing short-term accommodation support for individuals facing homelessness. The role involves leading a team, developing supportive relationships, and ensuring the needs of clients are met while upholding the organization’s values.

Salary

Not specified; Annual leave: 210 hours first year, 280 hours second year; Pension: Auto-enrolment provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience leading or supervising a staff team
  • Understanding of homelessness impact on daily life
  • Ability to build supportive and trusting relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate and non-judgemental nature
  • Knowledge of current housing and social care policies
  • Excellent communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Experience from working in a similar role or environment
  • Demonstrable leadership skills for staff supervision
  • Understanding of housing and social care policies

Work Rights

Not specified

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