Lead Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Practitioner to provide individualized support for people navigating housing challenges. The role includes assisting clients with housing options, budgeting, and developing independent living skills, all within a compassionate, team-oriented environment. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided, alongside extensive personal and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

35 holiday/public holidays days per year

Qualifications

• Values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity.
• No previous working experience needed; training provided.
• Must have IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and assistance to service users.
• Help clients explore housing options and engage with landlords.
• Develop independent living skills in clients.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Compassion

Teamwork

IT skills

Job description

Edinburgh - Visiting Housing Support Service

Type of service Homelessness & Prevention

Job Type Lead Practitioner

Hours of work Full time

Job Description

Post: Lead Practitioner

Service: Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support

Based: Edinburgh

Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week

Salary: £25,326 - £28,394

Contract: Permanent

Want to make a Difference? Help us change lives!

Turning Point Scotland has an exciting opportunity in our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service for a Lead Practitioner.

We believe that in many cases, Homelessness is entirely preventable. Where Homelessness is not or cannot be prevented, the experience should be brief and non-recurring.

About the Role

We aim to help people 'Get a Home and Keep a Home'.

As a lead practitioner, you will:

• Provide 1:1 support and assistance to people using the service in accordance with their support plans and the service aims.
• Support may include, but is not limited to: supporting people to explore housing options; bidding on social housing through ed index; support engaging with landlords/housing officers; assisting with budgeting/ maximising income and benefit entitlement; support to develop independent living skills; support to attend to household activities and external appointments.
• Be an active member of a supportive team, passionate about the work they do.

About You

We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team. As a Lead Practitioner the support you provide will always be person-centred, by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and your fellow team members.

Whilst we very much welcome experienced practitioners, no previous working experience is needed. You will be provided with all of the training, support and equipment required to successfully fulfil your role.

About Us

Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service supports people in the North-East and South-East of Edinburgh who are either Homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or have recently moved into settled accommodation following a period of homelessness.

The support we provide is always person-centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

We value lived experience, please click here to read more about our views.

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.

• 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.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No

Does the post include personal care? No

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? No

Will the service users be involved in this process? No

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.