Location: Lanark Local Office
Hours: 21 hours per week, Permanent
Work Pattern: to be discussed at interview
Salary / Hourly Rate: £20,081 – £20,639 per year
As a Support Officer you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of services to homeless households.
You should have similar experience of working in a housing support service with clients in vulnerable or distressed situations and have an understanding of current issues and legislation in relation to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
You should be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of a variety of IT packages including Academy & Microsoft Office Suite.
You should also demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload in an effective way and to respond and adapt to changing priorities required in delivering a quality service.
You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to liaise effectively with a variety of agencies.
Legislative Requirements
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants must provide evidence of this check in English, translated if necessary.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave
- Employee discounts – including discounts at the cinema
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program providing practical and emotional support
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families are also guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
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