Job Description

Salary

25,623 per annum + Company Benefits

Contractual hours

39

Basis

Full Time

Region

Glasgow

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Social Care

Date posted

03/07/2025

Job reference

REQ000033

The

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ervice

Portman Street is a 24/7 emergency supported accommodation based in Glasgow south side for 30 men who are homeless. We are a registered housing support service.



Individuals have a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, mental health issues, substance misuse and learning disabilities.

The

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ob

The role of the Support Worker will be to key work individuals to build positive relationships to assist them to tackle the issues that led to their homelessness. Most of our service users are looking to move into their own tenancies and often require support focused on recovery and daily living skills. Due to the complex nature of the client group the role will consist of crisis intervention. To assist with harm reduction, we offer an IEP service and provide/ carry naloxone.

The

C

andidate

You should be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face. You should also either hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this.



All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

About the Benefits

Pension Scheme Flexible Working Patterns Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary) Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories) * Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)