Support Practitioner

Post:              Support Practitioner

Provision:      Homelessness  

Based:            Aberdeen Outreach Housing Support   

Hours:            37 hours

Salary:            £20,841- £21,924

Contract:        Permanent

We are Hiring, Join Our Team

Our Aberdeen Outreach Housing Support service in Aberdeen is looking for Full-Time Support Practitioners to assist in the provision of person-centred support to a wide range of people who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.

At Aberdeen Outreach Housing Support, we work across localities to enable people to maintain independent tenancy sustainment, reconnect with their local communities and assist them to build their resilience to prevent repeat homelessness. We respond to the individual needs of those who are homeless or at the risk of becoming homeless, including those who are rough sleeping, or are in temporary or permanent accommodation. The service supports people who may have multiple needs which may be related to mental health, alcohol and other drug use, offending, finance and employment. 

Your career with us means being part of an organisation with clear purpose, focus, and values where everyone can progress.  We have a track record of internal promotion with several senior managers having started their career as a support practitioner. 

No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We will offer you full support in completing your application.

 Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment. 

• Comprehensive Induction
• 123 Learning and development courses 
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
  
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies 
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.