The Service

Our Oxgangs Project offers temporary supported accommodation for 17 males from the ages of sixteen upwards.

The Role

The role of the Support Worker will include:

  • Supporting individuals to move on from the service and resettle them in the community in a permanent housing option suited to their needs
  • Covering gaps in an established 4 day week rota with no night shifts
  • Working a variety of shifts including; early shifts, backshifts, and weekend working. 

    • You Will

  • Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face.
  • Have the ability to work as part of a team and on a lone working basis.
  • Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability and willingness to undertake study to achieve this
  • Be organised with good time keeping skills
  • Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
  • Be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post. 

    • Company Benefits

  • Full PVG costs paid
  • Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Working Patterns
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement
  • Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
  • Free access to online 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)