Job Description

Wheatley Homes South

Job title:

Temporary Accommodation Worker

Salary:

AP 23-26 (29,056- 31,835) per annum

Contract:

Fixed term to 31 January 2026

Work pattern: 35 hours per week. Shifts include 9am-5pm and 11am-7pm and weekend working on a rotational basis.

Location:

Dumfries


Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to peoples' lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes South as a Temporary Accommodation Worker.

About the role

The role has a focus on providing housing support to people who are experiencing homelessness and living in our supported accommodation projects. The Temporary Accommodation Worker is responsible for occupancy management, which includes occupancy sign-up and enabling residents to follow the terms of their occupancy. The support provided by the Temporary Accommodation Worker will help residents prepare for moving on to permanent accommodation.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar support environment and have a sound understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards.


They will display an objective and non-discriminatory approach to our diverse client group and will assist people to live their best lives.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.


The successful candidate will receive:

a rewarding career with a competitive salary; access to a contributory pension scheme; excellent leave entitlements; enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more; access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.


We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: Wednesday 16 July at 5pm

Find the application pack and detailed job profile below.


For a chat about the role, please contact Temporary Accommodation Team Leader, Nicola Anderson on 07867 291 289 or nicola.anderson@wheatleyhomes-south.com .


We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or rachel.young@wheatley-group.com.