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Housing Support Worker
Stirling Council
Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Closing Date: 18th September 2026
Contract Type: Supply, Temporary
Salary: £19.10 per hour
Hours: 0 per week
Location: Brucefield Resource Centre
We are looking for a compassionate, committed and values driven housing support
worker to join our team within Stirling's Housing Support Team. The role
supports young adults to develop the skills, confidence and relationships needed
to live independently and build positive futures.
Our approach is strongly informed by The Promise Scotland, and its commitment to
ensuring that young people grow up loved, safe and respected, with their voice
heard and their rights upheld. The role is about much more than housing, it is
about relationships, belongings, opportunity and hope.
As a housing Support Worker, you will work alongside young adults in a way that
is person centred, trauma informed, strengths based and relationship focused.
You will support young adults to develop practical independent living skills
while providing consistent emotional support and encouragement. You will listen
to what matters to each young person, recognise their strengths and aspirations,
and support them to have as much choice and control over their lives as
possible.
Applicants should be willing to work across the shift pattern, which include day
shift, twilight and night shift. Ideally,
you will have achieved an SVQ 3 Social
Services at SCQF level 7 plus HNC Social Services (or an award of certificated
knowledge with 96 credits at or above SCQF level 7) or other relevant
qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Housing Support Worker.
Full UK driving licence required. Applicants must be registered with the SSSC at
appointment. In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and
training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
Scheme in respect of regulated work with children and young adults. For an
informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Kimberley McMahon,
Registered Manager on 01786 237949
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting
Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is
progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have
your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We
encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions
apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual
orientation, religion, belief or race.
Job Description
[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/aqrpffca/housing-support-worker-je08.pdf]
Additional Salary Information
[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf]
Stirling Information
[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf]