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Hostel Support Worker - Admin Base - Viewfield Gate, Ayr - SOA12776

South Ayrshire Council
Ayr Temporary
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Under the direction of the Team Leader (Hostels and Supported Accommodation), provide a housing support service to residents within Viewfield Gate, Secession House, Elba Gardens and other homeless temporary accommodation.

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ABOUT US
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South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world\-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

  • Competitive salary

  • Excellent pension scheme

  • Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)

  • Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services

  • A healthy environment supportive of work\-life balance and caring responsibilities

  • Car leasing scheme

  • Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)

  • Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
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This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007\. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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This post is temporary until 31/03/2027\.

The grade of this post is Level 5\.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

The work pattern is an 8\-week rolling rota as follows:

  • Day shift is 7\.30am – 7\.30pm

  • Night shift is 7\.30pm \- 7\.30am

  • 12 hour shifts with 1\.5 hours unpaid break.

  • Shift pattern is 2 dayshifts, 2 night shifts, 4 days off

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