Housing Support Practitioner

Job Overview

Salary: 24,310 - 28,000 per annum.
Location: Glasgow, Scotland.
Contract: Permanent full‑time (37 hours/week) and 12‑month fixed‑term until March 2027.

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 5 additional days for continuous service and the option to buy or sell leave)
• Professional qualifications and excellent training / development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution plus life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer discounts

• Engage with young people aged 16‑26 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and support them through a housing transition.
• Co‑ordinate and maintain written records and support documents for each service user.
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments, action planning and participate in on‑call duties as required.
• Professional relationship building, promoting the child at the centre of all activities and integrating Action for Children’s Participation Standards.
• Take part in assessment and action planning in partnership with young people.
• Achieve safeguarding standards and report concerns appropriately.
• Promote equality and diversity locally and develop inclusive action plans.

• HNCSVQ in social care / equivalent qualification for housing support service, or willingness to work towards qualification.
• Registered with SSSC or equivalent, or willingness to work towards registration.
• Experience in a social care setting and understanding of the issues faced by homeless young adults.
• Experience in safeguarding and understanding of risk management plans.
• Knowledge of mental health issues experienced by young people.
• Ability to engage with young people and build positive relationships.
• Knowledge and experience of multi‑agency working.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application process requires the completion of five sections:
Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity Submission, and Declaration.

Jessica Jarvis
email: quoting.reference
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled candidates and male applicants for our children service roles.