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Support Workers (Level 1) - LinkLiving
Created: 23/07/2014
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesLinkliving has the following vacancies:-
Support Workers Level 1 - Edinburgh Mental Health Service
Post 1 - Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Post 2 - Fixed Term for 1 year, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £14,918 - £15,838 per annum (pro rata for part-time)The Job:
Your main role will be to offer practical, emotional and social support to people in their own homes to assist them to maintain their tenancy. You will need to develop warm and effective relationships with service users, supporting them to cope with their lives in a positive and planned way so that they can make informed choices and take responsibility for their actions.
With guidance and training you will establish and maintain respectful and empowering relationships with service users so that they feel valued and supported and in control of their own lives.
What you will need:
- Willingness to work towards and achieve an appropriate qualification recognised by SSSC;
- Ability to build equal and positive relationships with people;
- An understanding of working with people to include them and tackle exclusion;
- Flexible, practical and reliable approach.
For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for these posts, or to apply, please visit www.linkhousing.org.uk/careers/
The deal:
LinkLiving offer up to 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees), a wide range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and access to a generous contributory pension scheme. Working within a supportive environment you can expect a range of training and development opportunities.
This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 13 August 2014.
Interview Date: Monday 25 or Tuesday 26 August 2014 in Edinburgh.
Please note that CV's will not be considered.
Link is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Their offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and they will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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