Job Description

Company Overview

CATH is a well-established third sector organisation dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Perth and Kinross. Our mission is to provide timely and effective support to prevent homelessness and reduce the duration of homelessness for those in need.

Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in our Recovery focussed residential unit. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals on thier recovery journey, helping them navigate their challenges and access the resources they need. Your contributions will be vital in making a positive impact on their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with service users to provide a responsive and effective support service Respond appropriately to service users' challenging behaviour and ensure their well being Work with service users to keep their accommodation in a good order To effectively deal with and resolve any incidents or emergencies that may arise out of hours To ensure that service charges are collected and recorded efficiently To supervise medication in accordance with Medication Policy

Supported Housing & Accommodation

Support a service user involvement strategy; encouraging participation and providing feedback to service users on service delivery issues Contribute to the creation of a culture in which the housing & behavioural support needs of the resident is paramount Support the ongoing development of a recovery focused service

Administration

To collect and record information for monitoring purposes and actively participate in data collection for evaluation purposes within the project To contribute, as required, to reports on the work of the project To maintain administration systems effectively

Requirements

Experience in care work or a related field is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to empathise with clients. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our residents, we invite you to apply for the Support Worker position at CATH today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,242.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Shift:

10 hour shift Day shift
Application question(s):

We are intending holding interviews for this post on 6th and 7th May please indicate if you are available then?
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2025