Support Worker

Closing on: Aug 25, 2025
Job Category: Housing & Homelessness Support Services
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: William Hunter House Lifehouse – Glasgow

Reference: JUL20256436

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Closing Date: Monday, 25 August 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Support Worker to join our team in delivering high-quality, outcome-driven support to vulnerable individuals seeking stability and positive change in their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver personalised support plans tailored to each client’s goals and needs

  • Support clients with daily living skills, addiction recovery, mental health, and social integration

  • Promote independence and wellbeing through structured programmes and ongoing guidance

  • Help clients access benefits, housing pathways, employment, and other vital services

  • Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and accurate reporting

  • Contribute to a supportive, empowering environment where every person is treated with dignity

What We’re Looking For:

  • Knowledge of the UK benefits system and supported housing funding/reporting

  • Understanding of the challenges faced by homeless and vulnerable individuals

  • Awareness of safeguarding and health and safety legislation

  • Experience delivering outcome-focused support in a housing or social care setting

  • A client-centred, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach

  • A commitment to working within the values of empowerment, transformation, and inclusion

Additional Requirements:

  • Appointment is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme disclosure check (Scotland)

  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available

  • All new employees must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months and are responsible for the fee

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Ongoing training and career development within a mission-driven organisation

How to Apply:
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter addressing the key requirements to:

📧 hr@midwestservices.co.uk or info@midwestservices.co.uk

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Midwest Services is recruiting on behalf of William Hunter House Lifehouse, an abstinence-based supported resettlement service for homeless adults. This facility offers accommodation to 37 individuals and delivers person-centred support focused on life skills, addiction recovery, mental health, social reintegration, and long-term independence.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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